Description
Botanical Name
Salvia elegans
History & Uses
Native to Mexico and Central America, Pineapple Sage is a member of the mint family and has been traditionally used by the Mazatec people for medicinal and ceremonial purposes. Its vibrant red flowers and sweet pineapple-scented leaves make it popular both as a culinary herb and as a garden ornamental. The leaves can be used in teas, desserts, and fruit salads, while the flowers are edible and attractive to pollinators.
Key Benefits
- Sweet pineapple aroma and flavour
- Edible flowers loved by hummingbirds and bees
- Attractive ornamental with striking red blooms
- Can be used in teas, syrups, and fruit dishes
Plant Care
- Eventual Height: 90–120 cm
- Type: Tender perennial (often grown as an annual in cooler climates)
- Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Flower Colour: Bright red
- Flowering Period: Late summer to autumn
Summary
Pineapple Sage is a fragrant and eye-catching herb with sweet-scented leaves and vivid red flowers. Perfect for herbal teas or brightening up fruit dishes, it’s also a pollinator magnet—making it a delicious and beautiful addition to sunny herb gardens.
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