Pineapple Sage
Salvia elegans
- Native to:
- Mexico
Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata,Eric Hunt,Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata,Dealerdegatitos,Gabriele Kothe-Heinrich,Steve Kerr (www.inaturalist.org),Corne Brink (www.inaturalist.org),Don McCulley,Don McCulley,Photo by David J. Stang,Dinkum,Dinkum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Salvia
- Species:
- Salvia elegans
- USDA Symbol:
- SAEL6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- red
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: ⚠️Western honey bee (Apis mellifera), Xylocopa tabaniformis Hummingbirds: Allen's Hummingbird (Selasphorus sasin), Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna), Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri), Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris), Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) Butterflies:Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae), Julia butterfly (Dione vanillae)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to mountainous regions with volcanic soil
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at 20-25°C with light; no pretreatment needed.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most interbreed and seed may not be what is labelled