Pineapple sage

Pineapple sage is more than just another pretty pollinator plant for your garden - it's rich in antioxidants & also used as a traditional herbal remedy!

Growing pineapple sage will attract hummingbirds and butterflies, plus make your yard look wonderful. Pineapple sage makes wonderful cut flowers, too.

Wondering how to use your Pineapple Sage in your cooking? Eager to add this beautiful, fragrant herb to your garden? Keep reading! I’ve had Pineapple Sage growing in my garden for years. I lo…

Grown for its fragrant foliage and showy, firecracker red flowers, pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) makes an attractive and low-maintenance addition to herb gardens and ornamental beds.

Here's how to grow and care for pineapple sage #pineapplesage #sage #florgeous

Pineapple sage grows quickly and soon was the dominant plant growing straight up the middle of my herb pot....what to do with all of this sage?! Summer in Boston, and a house without central AC does not exactly lend itself well to something like a roast chicken with pineapple sage....so I soon found Rita's recipe for Pineapple Sage Iced Tea! Perfect! I made a single batch of this tea, and it was gone within the afternoon! I doubled the recipe and it came out great. I'm posting the single…

This year, my husband signed us up to be members of our neighborhood conservatory so that we could get first dibs on the plant sale. I'm alw...

Mint. Lemon verbena. Chamomile. Pineapple sage. Doesn't that sound refreshing? Come learn how to safely make sun tea using fresh or dried herbs, including the best herbs to use, important safety precautions, good brewing practices, and other commonly asked questions. #suntea #herbaltea #tea #herbgarden #teagarden #medicinalherbs #naturalhealth

Last night, we had our first frost warning, so yesterday sent local gardeners scurrying about, trying to harvest the last of our herbs, pick the chiles, and gather green tomatoes. The pineapple sage was in her full regalia and I really didn't want to cut her, however she is now a huge, gorgeous bouquet; too big for the dining table, she graces the living room. No wonder her botanical name is Salvia elegans--such an apt description.

Growing herbs in your garden doesn't just have to be about cooking, spices or medicinal uses. Many of these practical plants can also be quite beautiful and showy. Many flowering herbs sport gorgeous blooms that can add variation and color to your herb garden.