Q: How strong is the pineapple scent?
A: Very strong and unmistakable. The bright green, heart-shaped leaves release a sweet, fresh, pineapple fragrance when crushed or brushed, which is the plant's most distinctive feature.

Q: Is Pineapple Sage edible?
A: Yes, both the leaves and flowers are edible. They are used fresh or dried in herbal teas (delicious hot or iced), fruit salads, desserts, cocktails, and as a fragrant garnish. The flavor is fruity and mildly herbal.

Q: How long does it bloom?
A: It is a late-season bloomer, flowering from late summer through fall until the first hard frost. This timing provides essential late-season nectar for migrating hummingbirds.

Q: Is it a perennial or an annual?
A: It is a tender perennial, reliably hardy in USDA zones 8-11. In colder zones (USDA 7 and below), it is grown as a fast-growing annual or can be overwintered indoors in a bright, cool location.

Q: How much sun does it need?
A: For the most abundant flowers and best growth, plant in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily). It will tolerate partial shade but may become leggy and flower less.

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds?
A: Yes, the brilliant red, tubular flowers are a top favorite of hummingbirds, as well as bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, especially in late summer and fall.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: It prefers regular, consistent moisture. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. It is not as drought-tolerant as many other sages but has good tolerance for heat and humidity.