Has anyone had any experience with this Salvia? I did a search on this forum, but got zero results.

Thanks in advance,

Mike

I plan on putting it in the ground and will give it very good drainage and southern exposure, but I can't control the consecutive days of fog that we sometimes get that time of year. Other arid/semi arid species such as S. greggii, apiana, and leucantha do great here.

It was only a few dollars, so I guess I'll do what I can and keep my fingers crossed...

Thanks again,

Mike

Here it is today. Sorry about the contrasty image, but I didn't have time to set up the picture properly before I went to work this AM...

Mike

Brenda

That is a beautiful picture! I tried to grow this in the UK, but it was very reluctant to flower. Good luck with this.

Robin.

The leaves do have a fairly delicate "pineappley" scent. Not too strong. It's been a while since I've grown Pineapple Sage, so I can't really say that it smells similar. It reminds me a bit of Pineapple-Weed, Chamomilla suaveolens, but much less overpowering.

I still haven't chosen an exact location in the desert garden for it (I'm a little afraid to commit). Hopefully it will survive the relatively mild winters we get here in Sacramento...

Mike

"...it is able to withstand flaming sunlight and searing temperatures as well as battering rains and wind. It thrives in full sun when planted in gritty soil on the south side of a rocky mound. The rocks give off reflected heat and supply some small protection from the wind. Water the plant regularly until well established, after which only occasional water is necessary. I have not grown the plant long enough to determine its hardiness, but it has survived temperatures in the low 30s F. Propagation is by seed or cuttings."

Brenda