Salvia, Elegant Sage, Golden Leaf Pineapple Sage 'Golden Delicious'

Salviaelegans

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Soil pH requirements
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
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Birmingham, Alabama

Vincent, Alabama

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Walnut Creek, California

Dacula, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Monroe, Louisiana

Okatie, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Haltom City, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Orem, Utah

Provo, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Houston, TX | July 2020 | neutral

I have tried to grow this salvia in the sun as suggested but it just droops in the heat. I've moved it to give it some shade and the same...Read More

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Fresno, CA | February 2016 | positive

Bought these on clearance when i firsr started my garden jut before fall. One survived my old male dog that has since passed away. And it...Read More

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Provo, UT | September 2009 | positive

Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious' is a wonderful staple in out gardens. It gives us the zing we need for a mid height plant. I've had t...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | March 2009 | positive

when crushed, leaves smell like pineapples. Beautiful golden foliage w/ red flowers.

M
Hebron, KY | June 2007 | positive

I grew it in a 20" plastic container on my sunny patio in 2006 next to the green Pineapple Sage. It was beautiful and looked great next ...Read More

M
Natchez, MS | November 2006 | positive

i bought a small plant and it has gone absolutely nuts. it is blooming like crazy again and it is mid-november here in natchez, ms. i jus...Read More

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