Pineapple Sage
Named for the uncanny pineapple scent of its foliage, pineapple sage is worth the wait. It is a seasonal treat that gives gardeners a sense of anticipation. A small plant set out in spring after the danger of frost has passed will grow into a branching plant 3 to 4 feet tall and nearly as wide by the time it blooms. It will then sprout spires of cardinal-red blooms in late summer and fall, just in time to refuel hummingbirds and butterflies for their fall migration. Try taking it inside for the winter as a fragrant houseplant.
Leaves are best used fresh, but dry very easily. Pineapple sage makes a minty-fresh tea, can be used to add some zing in your pork dishes as well. Flowers are also edible and can be used as a garnish or in jams and jellies. Here on the farm, we like to steep pineapple sage in vinegar for a fragrant simple cleaning solution loaded with antibacterial and antioxidant properties found in the plant.
Grown in 1 gallon pot
Named for the uncanny pineapple scent of its foliage, pineapple sage is worth the wait. It is a seasonal treat that gives gardeners a sense of anticipation. A small plant set out in spring after the danger of frost has passed will grow into a branching plant 3 to 4 feet tall and nearly as wide by the time it blooms. It will then sprout spires of cardinal-red blooms in late summer and fall, just in time to refuel hummingbirds and butterflies for their fall migration. Try taking it inside for the winter as a fragrant houseplant.
Leaves are best used fresh, but dry very easily. Pineapple sage makes a minty-fresh tea, can be used to add some zing in your pork dishes as well. Flowers are also edible and can be used as a garnish or in jams and jellies. Here on the farm, we like to steep pineapple sage in vinegar for a fragrant simple cleaning solution loaded with antibacterial and antioxidant properties found in the plant.
Grown in 1 gallon pot
Named for the uncanny pineapple scent of its foliage, pineapple sage is worth the wait. It is a seasonal treat that gives gardeners a sense of anticipation. A small plant set out in spring after the danger of frost has passed will grow into a branching plant 3 to 4 feet tall and nearly as wide by the time it blooms. It will then sprout spires of cardinal-red blooms in late summer and fall, just in time to refuel hummingbirds and butterflies for their fall migration. Try taking it inside for the winter as a fragrant houseplant.
Leaves are best used fresh, but dry very easily. Pineapple sage makes a minty-fresh tea, can be used to add some zing in your pork dishes as well. Flowers are also edible and can be used as a garnish or in jams and jellies. Here on the farm, we like to steep pineapple sage in vinegar for a fragrant simple cleaning solution loaded with antibacterial and antioxidant properties found in the plant.
Grown in 1 gallon pot