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Saliva rutilans syn Salvia elegans
Can grow up to a metre tall and wide.
Native of Mexico
Dislikes heavy cloggin clay
Grows in full sun but capable of doing dappled shade.
Ideas for using Pineapple Sage:
- Pineapple sage is a fantastic addition to cream cheese dip – use both the leaves and flowers.
- Add a Leafy stem to a jug of iced water
- Add leaves to raisin bread dough
- Add to vanilla ice cream
- Add to salads
- Make Pineapple tea (this can be used in cakes as a milk substitute)
- Place under roast chicken or pork
- Crystallise flowers for a sweet pineapple treat
