species 4,745 observations

Pineapple Sage

Salvia elegans

Field notes

Salvia elegans is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has a number of variants, including pineapple sage and tangerine sage.

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18 native animals
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Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Anna's Hummingbird 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors White-eared Hummingbird, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, Cloudless Sulphur 17

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Insect pests Poor soil
Habit: Clumping
Plant type: Annual Edible Herb Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.