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
Yellow-Leaved Pineapple Sage