Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans) · Houston We Have Plants

Quick grow facts

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Sun

Full sun 6+ hrs, part shade 2–6 hrs

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Soil

High Organic Matter

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Pot size

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Water

Good Drainage, Moist, Occasionally Dry

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Fertilizer

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Pollination

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Propagation

Seed, Stem Cutting

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Pests & diseases

No significant problems.

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Hardiness zones

Zones 8a–10b

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Look out for (Houston)

Grows to 4 ft; red flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies

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What it is

Pineapple sage is a tender herbaceous perennial in the mint family (Lamiaceae) best grown as an annual in colder regions. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and grows 3 to 5 feet high and 3 to 4 feet wide. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

It is used in teas, potpourri, cream cheese, jams, and jellies.

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist; handles dry spells.

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Cautions

No significant problems.

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