Salvia elegans
Common name(s): pineapple sage
Description: perennial; native to Mexico. Leaves possess a powerful pineapple aroma and make for a pleasant addition to fruit salads and iced teas. Scarlet red flower spikes in late summer keep the hummingbirds coming back for more.
Height: to 4 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.
Position: full sun and well-draining soil
Uses: culinary, medicine, ornamental, to attract hummingbirds
Winter Hardiness: to 15 F and below
Distribution: Mexico
Care: prune to 6 inches above the ground in spring (after all danger of last frost) to rejuvenate foliage. Adding a 1-2 inch layer of gravel around the base increases survivability and prevents crown rot. Cutting back spent blooms in summer will encourage more blooming but is not necessary. No fertilizer.