Height: 4 feet
Spacing: 24 inches
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Hardiness Zone: (annual)
Other Names: Ornamental Sage, Tangerine Sage
Brand: radtke
Description:
A standout variety with bright green, fragrant foliage; contrasting bright red blooms add dazzle to this beautiful addition to borders or containers; dense and bushy
Edible Qualities
Pineapple Sage is an annual herb that is commonly grown for its edible qualities. It produces which are harvested from mid summer to mid fall. The have a sweet taste and a sweet fragrance.
The are most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Drying
- Tea
Planting & Growing
Pineapple Sage will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 24 inches apart. Although it's not a true annual, this plant can be expected to behave as an annual in our climate if left outdoors over the winter, usually needing replacement the following year. As such, gardeners should take into consideration that it will perform differently than it would in its native habitat.
This plant is typically grown in a designated herb garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.
Pineapple Sage is a good choice for the edible garden, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
Sizes Available:
3.5" CONT $3.99
