Pineapple Sage
Salvia elegansEdible, ornamental and fragrant, Pineapple Sage is a popular permaculture herb as it serves myriad purposes in the garden. Beautiful lime-green foliage and scarlet-red flowers make a lovely backdrop in the garden, while in the kitchen the fresh pineapple fragrance and flavour is perfect for cool summer drinks, ice-creams and sorbets. Do not cook, as this destroys the flavour and fragrance. Adorned by whorls of scarlet flowers throughout much of the year, this versatile herb is an excellent addition to gardens of all styles.
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Pineapple Sage
Edible red flowers are a lovely addition while the large mounding habit is best suited to the rear of your border or garden bed. Attractive to bees, butterflies, beneficial insects and birds, prune in parts to allow flowers to provide a valuable food source for foragers throughout the year.
Plant in full sun or part shade in a well-drained soil. Water during establishment and during dry weather. While tolerant of dry conditions, this salvia prefers regular moisture for optimal growth, health and flowering. Prune after flowering in autumn. Replace every 3 years.