Salvia Species, Elegant Sage, Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans)





Salvia elegans, Pineapple Sage, viewed from above. Seward, Alaska - August 2002


Salvia elegans in mid-October, Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b/8a). Plant is approaching 6' tall. To the right is S. microphylla, in front is Persovkia a.

Salvia elegans in mid-October, Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b/8a). Plant is approaching 6' tall. This is an eye-level image.

Salvia elegans in mid-October, Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b/8a). Plant is approaching 6' tall. Close up of bloom spikes.




NC Florida. Eight foot wide planting started two years ago from an eight inch tall seedling.

Newly potted pineapple sage. Grown as a perennial here.

In Pollard Park Blenheim NZ


Pineapple Sage, Salvia elegans, on my patio.

Here's a pineapple sage with 6 yellow butterflies on it at once!

Flower stalk up close.


The lovely Salvia elegans, on my patio, Nov. 11, 2005.

Pianeapple Sage Fall of 2005

A nice wild flower to add to your garden....

pineapple sage with well camouflaged butterfly

'Golden Delicious' or the regular Pineapple Sage bloom. Have both next to each other. October 3, 2006

A 'closer' and bigger look of the Pineapple Sage bloom.

Pineapple Sage

Pineapple sage in early morning sun, mid-October

Started to see some spots come up on my Pineapple Sage - any suggestions?

Pineapple Sage June North Central WV

Foilage of a pineapple sage

Pineapple Sage in my garden in Churchill, Victoria, Australia, April 1999

Pineapple Sage in my garden in Churchill, Victoria, Australia, April 1999

this was SO worth the wait!!


such a graceful plant

one of my plants in the sun



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Pineapple Sage November 3, 2009

"Pineapple Sage, Salvia elegans, in my living room"

Pineapple Sage

Beautiful red flowers in mid October



Blooming Pineapple Sage (in the middle)

Growing in a large container in October. Passiflora citrina can just be seen behind.

Growing in a large container in October. Passiflora citrina can just be seen in the background.

Closeup in the sun. Individual flowers remind me of some Columneas

Pineapple Sage in Pat's November Waihi garden, New Zealand


Flowering in Anne's Waihi garden this morning



A specimen at a neighbor\'s side yard in late October 2014 in southeast PA

Red flowers and foliage in late October 2014 in southeast PA
About
Salvia Species, Elegant Sage, Pineapple Sage
Salvia elegans
Type: | Herbs, Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
Height: | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
Conditions: | Zone 8-11, Full Sun |