I put the bag in an eastern facing window for a few weeks and make sure to keep the sand moist at all times.
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I just place the cuttings in a plastic bag a third full of sand. Almost any growing medium will work, but I prefer sand. Take four inch cuttings and remove all but the top two leaves. Propagate pineapple sage from cuttings whenever possible.
You should be able to keep it indoors through the summer months too, but don't expect the plant to reach its full size. Don't harvest leaves over the winter months, either. To prep it for the move, cut it back by two-thirds. It won't tolerate a hard frost, so put it on your watch-list when overnight temps start to drop. You can bring pineapple sage indoors in the fall to overwinter in a sunny window. If you're temps get into the 90s in summer, mulch the plant and consider giving it partial shade if it starts to droop in the late afternoons. Just remember to use a large pot, 12 - 14 inches, and provide good drainage. Potted pineapple sage can make a dramatic statement on a deck or patio.
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You can cut it back any time during the growing season if it starts to get rangy (which it will). It might also need staking, especially in areas where it's exposed to windy conditions now and then. After it matures, it'll make a nice backdrop for your other herbs. Four feet spacing between plants isn't too much. Give pineapple sage plenty of room to grow. It will sometimes recover, unlike, say, catnip, which is usually down for the count once it begins to show signs of stress. If you do forget to water it, or it starts to droop on brutally hot days. I like to chop it into mild bell pepper salsa and mince a little on pizza.Ī half hardy perennial (all weather in zones 8-11), pineapple sage likes well drained, rich soil and lots of light - six hours a day or more. A sprig of pineapple sage as a garnish can make a dish of ice cream or slice of cheesecake look almost decadent. It also has beautiful, edible flowers with a sweet taste. It can be chopped into fruit and vegetable salads (yum). Pineapple sage, on the other hand, really smells pineapple-y, and it's also an attractive plant in its own right. After all, the orange and chocolate mints may smell like their namesakes, but only if you concentrate really hard and use your imagination. It produces slender, trumpet shaped red flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, too.ĭid I mention that it really does smell like pineapple? You may be skeptical about the fragrance. It will grow up to five feet tall, and its bright leaves are a delicate shade of green all summer long. It doesn't need much attention, but has a lot to offer. Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) is an underrated herb in the garden. Plant in the border garden or containers in average, well-drained soil. This herb is aromatic and also attracts hummingbirds! Add sprigs from this herb to fruit salads and iced drinks, or use as a garnish for desserts. This variety of Sage has dark green, pointy soilage and edible, bright red flowers in summer that are a source of nectar for birds and butterflies. Attractive, fragrant, and extremely flavorful variety
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