General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Deep red
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Culinary Herb
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Red Pineapple Sage
  • Salvia

'Elk Sonoran Red' was a featured
Plant of the Day for March 3, 2017.
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Feb 5, 2017 4:57 PM concerning plant:
    Red Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans 'Elk Sonoran Red') is a new Flowers By The Sea introduction for 2017. They are located in Elk, CA. FBTS grows, sells and specializes in salvias.

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