Description
Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans, also sold as Salvia rutilans) is a vigorous aromatic herb with bright green leaves that smell pleasantly of pineapple when brushed. Plants can reach about 3–5 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide. Red tubular flowers often appear in fall and attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Growing in Alabama
Grow in full sun to light afternoon shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and dry spells, and give this fast-growing plant room to spread. Pinch young shoots for a bushier habit. Pineapple sage is more moisture-loving than common culinary sage but still dislikes standing water. It may die back after frost; mulch the root zone and expect winter survival to vary by location and severity.
