Add a burst of flavor, fragrance, and color to your garden with Pineapple Sage Seeds (Salvia elegans). This aromatic, easy-to-grow herb is prized for its vibrant red flowers, tropical fragrance, and edible leaves that have a delightful pineapple scent. Known for attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators, Pineapple Sage is perfect for herb gardens, containers, flower beds, and borders. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner, this low-maintenance plant will thrive in both indoor and outdoor settings, providing beauty and utility year-round.

Key Benefits

• Edible & Fragrant Leaves: The leaves of Pineapple Sage have a sweet, fruity pineapple aroma and are edible, making them perfect for culinary uses like teas, salads, or garnishes.
• Vibrant Red Flowers: Pineapple Sage produces striking red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, adding visual interest and enhancing your garden's ecosystem.
• Low-Maintenance & Easy to Grow: Ideal for gardeners of all skill levels, this hardy plant requires minimal care once established and thrives with little attention.
• Versatile Use: Grows well in containers, garden beds, flower borders, and herb gardens, making it perfect for both ornamental and edible landscaping.
• Pollinator Friendly: The nectar-rich flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds and bees, helping to promote a healthy, biodiverse garden.
• Indoor & Outdoor Adaptability: Ideal for both indoor container gardens and outdoor spaces, it can thrive in sunny locations or light shade.
• Perennial in Warm Climates: Pineapple Sage is a perennial in USDA hardiness zones 8-11, but it can be grown as an annual in cooler climates or overwintered indoors.

How to Plant Pineapple Sage Seeds

Planting Season:

Start Pineapple Sage Seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or sow directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, in late spring.

Seed Preparation:

Pineapple Sage seeds need light to germinate. Do not cover them with soil; instead, press them gently onto the soil surface.

Planting Instructions:

• Depth: Plant seeds on the soil surface and press them lightly into the mix.
• Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart to ensure proper air circulation and growth.
• Light Requirements: Pineapple Sage thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade. The more sun it receives, the better it will flower and produce leaves.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Incorporating organic matter into the soil will help improve growth.

Water and Care

• Watering Needs: Keep the soil evenly moist during germination, but once established, Pineapple Sage is drought-tolerant and prefers slightly dry conditions.
• Temperature: Ideal growing conditions are between 60°F to 75°F (16°C to 24°C). It is sensitive to frost, so bring potted plants indoors or cover them during cold snaps.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season for optimal leaf and flower production.
• Pruning: Trim back any leggy growth to encourage bushier plants and maintain a neat shape. Deadheading spent flowers will also promote new blooms.
• Pests and Diseases: Pineapple Sage is generally pest-resistant but may attract aphids or whiteflies. If needed, treat with insecticidal soap.

Perfect For

• Herb Gardens: Pineapple Sage is an excellent addition to herb gardens, offering both culinary value and ornamental beauty.
• Containers & Pots: Grow this fragrant herb in containers or hanging baskets for easy access and visual appeal in patios, balconies, or windowsills.
• Flower Beds & Borders: The vibrant red flowers make it an attractive plant for flower beds or borders, adding vertical interest and color.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees with the sweet-smelling flowers and nectar-rich blooms.
• Indoor Gardens: Pineapple Sage can be grown indoors as an ornamental or for culinary use, providing fresh herbs right at your fingertips.

Recommended Coverage

A packet of Pineapple Sage Seeds will cover about 10-12 square feet, depending on planting density.

Grow Pineapple Sage for Beauty and Flavor

Order your Pineapple Sage Seeds today and enjoy the aromatic, colorful addition it brings to your garden. Whether used in your herb garden, as a pollinator-friendly plant, or for its culinary and ornamental appeal, Pineapple Sage will elevate your garden with its vibrant blooms and delicious fragrance. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor gardening, it’s a must-have for any garden enthusiast.