Pineapple sage typically starts flowering in late summer to early fall, usually in August or September.
pineapple sage
Salvia elegans
Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) is a low-grower shrub, with delicate foliage. It produces yellow and orange tubular flowers with a fragrance of pineapple. It is a popular choice for gardens and butterfly gardens since it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Pineapple sage is hearty and drought tolerant, grows best in full sun, and is an herbaceous perennial in USDA zones 8a-11b. Its flowers can be dried and used in culinary creations, adding a fruity sweet taste. With its unique color and refreshing scent, pineapple sage is the perfect plant for any garden!
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Stem Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 10
Flowers:
Red Flowers In Summer
Sun:
part sun/part shade
Fruits:
red Fruits Ready In
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Tropical:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) prefers consistently moist soil and should be watered regularly. During the growing season, water the plant deeply once or twice per week, or enough to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Make sure to water the soil around the plant, not just the leaves. In the winter months, reduce watering to every 2 to 3 weeks.
sunlight
Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) generally requires 4-6 hours of full sunlight per day. It does best in a spot that receives direct sun in the morning until mid-afternoon, followed by a bit of light shade during the hottest part of the day. In regions with harsher sunlight, it should be protected with a light shade cloth. Too much sun can scorch its vibrant leaves, so diffused light is generally preferable.
pruning
Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) should be lightly pruned in late winter or early spring just before it puts out new growth. This will help to keep the plant healthy and promote more vigorous growth. Pruning should involve removing any dead or diseased branches, as well as cutting back any unusually long stems. However, overall the amount of pruning should be kept to a minimum, as this is a relatively hardy plant and can handle some natural weather conditions. Additionally, take care not to prune more than a quarter of the total plant material at once to avoid stressing the plant.
Season
Fall
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Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Salvia elegans (pineapple sage) typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
Starts Flowering
Pineapple sage typically starts flowering in late summer to early fall, usually in August or September.
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of Salvia elegans (pineapple sage) typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
