Salvia, Elegant Sage, Pineapple Sage 'Honey Melon'

Salviaelegans

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Shiny/Glossy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Leeds, Alabama

Brea, California

Clayton, California

Roseville, California

Ukiah, California

Hebron, Kentucky

Media, Pennsylvania

Madison, Wisconsin

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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M
Hebron, KY | February 2007 | positive

I grew this for the first time and planted it in a container last Summer (it isn't hardy for me). It is beautiful and worth growing aga...Read More

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Pewaukee, WI | May 2006 | positive

This is an easy plant to grow and it smells great. Does not get as big as some sages. The humminbirds really liked it.

T
Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

Perennial evergreen herb with pineapple scent and brilliant red flowers. Snip leaves and use for seasoning, fragrance and/or teas.

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Media, PA (Zone 6b) | August 2004 | positive

Blooms earlier than the species. Attractive to hummingbirds.

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