Yellow-Leaved Pineapple Sage

Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious'

Notable for its golden yellow foliage that contrasts shockingly with its scarlet flowers. This sage is heat, drought, and humidity tolerant, as well as downy mildew resistant. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds, and great for xeriscaping. Yummy edible flowers and leaves are great in fruit salads or tea!

Water: Moderate

Hardiness: Can be damaged in deep frost

Habit: Herbaceous perennial reaching 4 to 6' tall

Light: Only four to six hours of sun a day, will burn in too much hot afternoon sun

Soil: Average

Origin: Cultivar of Salvia elegans

Additional Characteristics: Edible Flower

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Yellow-Leaved Pineapple Sage