This perennial to biennial shrub has an upright habit with mid-green triangular shaped aromatic leaves. The red tube-shaped flowers are arranged loosely in a cluster and appear from winter to autumn and it is an excellent plant for a perennial border.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Salvia elegans is naturally found from Mexico to Guatemala growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

The Pineapple Scented Sage is grown for its winter flowers and is used in perennial borders in cottage or herb gardens. It is grown as a container plant establishing from division in one season. The aromatic leaves may be used to flavour drinks and the tasty flowers may be added to salads. ID 1355

Salvia(SAL-vee-uh) elegans(AY-le-gahnz)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family