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Sage: Salvia elegans

Botanical name: Salvia elegans

Common name: Sage, Dwarf Pineapple

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Sage, Dwarf Pineapple
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Sage: Salvia elegans
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in the weeds

Austin, Tx

at a glance

Soil: damp, alkaline, sand
Sun:
  
Zones: 8a thru 11a
Care:
easy
Lifespan:
perennial
Category:   
Sage_salvia_officinalis_berggarten-1Sage
Attributes:

deer resistant, bird attracting, butterfly attracting, edible
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description for "Sage: Salvia elegans"

Like it's standard-sized cousin, the dwarf pineapple sage produces bright green leaves with reddish stems. When rubbed the leaves emit a rich, pineapple fragrance. In late summer the plants develop bright red tubular flowers that are sought out by hummingbirds. Because it stays relatively compact, this is a good choice for container gardens. Gardeners in northern zones should keep tender perennials and desirable annual herbs indoors during the cold months.

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