Pineapple-Scented Leaves
Produces aromatic green foliage with a distinctive sweet pineapple-like fragrance when gently crushed.
Salvia Elegans Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Salvia Elegans Seeds
Salvia Elegans, commonly known as Pineapple Sage, is an attractive perennial herb admired for its bright red tubular flowers and fragrant foliage with a pleasant pineapple-like aroma. It adds vibrant color and fragrance to herb gardens, flower borders, and containers. This flowering plant attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators and grows well in sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil.
Pineapple Sage
Bright Red Flowers
Fragrant Foliage
Pollinator Friendly
Key Features
Vibrant Red Flowers
Develops attractive tubular red flowers that create a colorful display in gardens and landscapes.
Pollinator Attraction
Its nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
Versatile Garden Plant
Suitable for herb gardens, flower borders, containers, and ornamental landscape planting.
Product Highlights
Botanical name: Salvia elegans
Commonly called Pineapple Sage
Bright scarlet-red tubular flowers
Pleasant pineapple-scented foliage
Perennial flowering herb
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Suitable for garden beds and containers
Prefers sunny growing locations
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Salvia elegans |
| Common Name | Pineapple Sage |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Herb and Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, bushy perennial herb |
| Flower Color | Scarlet Red |
| Foliage | Green, aromatic, pineapple-scented leaves |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically Zones 8–11, depending on growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring, after frost danger has passed |
| Growing Season | Spring through fall |
| Sowing Method | Indoor seed starting or direct sowing in suitable warm conditions |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–30 days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moist, well-drained soil |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 3–5 feet tall, depending on conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 24–36 inches |
| Propagation | Seeds and stem cuttings |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select fresh Salvia Elegans seeds and prepare a clean seed tray with a light, well-draining seed-starting mix.
Select fresh Salvia Elegans seeds and prepare a clean seed tray with a light, well-draining seed-starting mix.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds on the growing medium and cover very lightly with soil. Follow the supplier's instructions for sowing depth.
Sow seeds on the growing medium and cover very lightly with soil. Follow the supplier's instructions for sowing depth.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Mist gently to keep the growing medium evenly moist without creating waterlogged conditions.
Mist gently to keep the growing medium evenly moist without creating waterlogged conditions.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Light
Keep the seed tray in a warm location with suitable light. Transplant seedlings when they develop several true leaves.
Keep the seed tray in a warm location with suitable light. Transplant seedlings when they develop several true leaves.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Move established plants into a sunny garden location or suitable containers. Water regularly and remove damaged growth as needed.
Move established plants into a sunny garden location or suitable containers. Water regularly and remove damaged growth as needed.
Bring Fragrance and Color with Salvia Elegans
Salvia Elegans combines beautiful scarlet-red flowers with naturally fragrant pineapple-scented foliage. Its attractive appearance and pollinator-friendly blooms make it a wonderful addition to herb gardens, flower beds, and outdoor containers. Provide suitable sunlight, moisture, and growing space to enjoy its seasonal beauty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Pineapple Sage seeds, flowering, and growing requirements.
Do Salvia Elegans leaves really smell like pineapple?
Yes. Salvia Elegans is called Pineapple Sage because its soft green leaves release a sweet, pineapple-like fragrance when crushed or rubbed. The scent makes it a popular choice for fragrant herb gardens.
When does Pineapple Sage bloom, and how long do the flowers last?
Pineapple Sage generally flowers from late summer through fall, especially as days become shorter. Its bright red blooms can continue for several weeks under favorable growing conditions.
Is Salvia Elegans edible, and can its leaves be used in cooking?
Pineapple Sage leaves and flowers are traditionally used as culinary herbs for adding a mild fruity aroma to teas, salads, and garnishes. Use only correctly identified, untreated plants and consume them in appropriate food quantities.