Salvia Species, Elegant Sage, Pineapple Sage
Salviaelegans

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)

Synonym:Salvia camertonii

Synonym:Salvia longiflora

Synonym:Salvia microculis

Synonym:Salvia punicea

Synonym:Salvia rutilans

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Pink
Red

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings

Category

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
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow