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Pineapple Sage is a perennial herb known for its upright growth and soft textured aromatic foliage with a mild fruity fragrance. It forms a bushy plant suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. This variety adapts well to warm climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is commonly grown in herb and ornamental gardens and tolerates dry conditions once established.
Features
- Upright bushy growth with aromatic foliage
- Adaptable to warm and moderate climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
- Tolerates dry conditions once established
Specifications
- Scientific name: Salvia elegans
- Common name (US): Sage
- Seed type / variety: Pineapple
- Growth habit: Perennial herb
- USDA zones: 8 to 11
- Planting season: Spring
- Growing season: Spring to summer
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May
- Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days in warm well drained conditions 18 to 24 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well drained sandy or loamy soil
- Watering needs: Low to moderate allow soil to dry between watering
- Mature plant size: 90 to 150 cm height 60 to 90 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 45 to 60 cm apart
