Salvia, Elegant Sage, Pineapple Sage 'Tangerine'

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 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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood 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
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Berkeley, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Indianapolis, Indiana

Portland, Oregon

Sarver, Pennsylvania

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Portland, OR | July 2007 | neutral

I put this plant in full sun, as instructed on the directions that came with it. Now I think that was a big mistake. Even here in Portlan...Read More

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Baa
| June 2006 | neutral

Very similar to the Pineapple sage but with a distinctly orange/tangerine scent.

Likes a well drained soil in sun to light...Read More

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