Another Take on Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans)

This plant is a definite sign of autumn in my Maryland zone 7 garden, since it is the last plant to bloom, which happens in about mid-September here.

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The red flower of pineapple sage is a definite sign of fall in my Maryland zone 7 garden , since it is the last plant to bloom , which happens in about mid - September here . I have noted that the hummingbirds actually wait around forSalvia elegansto blooming before heading south . Two evenings ago , I had to do the lead - around - crazy - it - is - going - to - frost - tonight gardener ’ manic dance — well perhaps not all gardeners go into this frenzy — however it seems to be my modus operandi . I have to dash about and grab mint with tender plant and bring them in , cut back last minute annuals that will move around black with the freeze and grab any still - hanging green goods like chile peppers , green tomatoes and the stray gourd or squash . It is a effective matter that I did too — because not only did we get frost — we here in the Mid - Atlantic got slammed with freezing rain , coke and hail ! Geezy hody ! right on now I have a splendiferous braggy bunch of pineapple sage in a vase by the doorway .

This sweet - scented salvia is a stamp perennial . It is rather shrub - like , in an airy variety of manner , and can grow into a large shaggy-haired plant that can attain four to four and one - half understructure tall and easily spread out to three or four feet wide . The sizing of the plant does depend on where it is grown — say in the northern or southerly clime — and whether or not it is grown in loamy soil or a container . The scarlet red flower spikes appear very belatedly in the time of year , early fall , or throughout the winter if brought indoors . ananas sage should be propagated by cuttings or division .

disregard the efflorescence spike and gently wash and pat them wry . The flowers can be plucked or stripped from the stem of the flower capitulum .

When rubbed or brushed , the pointed leaves of pineapple sage smell fruitily of pineapple plant and slightly musky of salvia . The superb , long - throated blossom have a similar odor and taste , though the floral perfume is stronger and the salvia flavor is milder . These fragrant flush are used in jellies , jams , cake , scones , gem , dessert , and yield salads . As a garnish , they brighten teas , beverages , afternoon tea bread , and desserts . I dry out the petals to use in the teapot in winter month . essay

Pineapple Sorbet with Pineapple Sage Blossomsfor a bright - taste tropic goody which is in mellow in vitamin C.

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