Pineapple Sage

Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Pineapple Sage. 2013-06-07.

B.C KO T

Tender perennial that needs to be overwintered indoors, as it does not tolerate freezing temperatures. Very pretty and ornamental herb with pale yellow-green leaves that smell like pineapple. It is so good in herbal teas and have calming effect. Red flowers attract hummingbirds. Plants can grow to 3-4' tall.

Seed source:

CV Art Knapps nursery, Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada 13

Year grown: 2013

Location: Zone 7b, PNW, Anmore, BC, Canada (760 ft above sea level)

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History

• Salvia elegans. Sometime also called Tangerine Sage.
• Tender perennial shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala.
• It is used in Mexican traditional medicinefor the treatment of anxiety, and also for lowering of blood pressure.
• There is some scientific evidence that it may have antidepressant and antianxiety properties.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Pineapple Sage. 2013-06-07.

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  Tatiana Kouchnareva (B.C KO T). Pineapple Sage. 2013-06-07.