
Mexican Bush Sage (Salvia leucantha)
Mexican Bush Sage, also known as Mexican bush sage, Mexican sage
Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans) is a plant species indigenous to central and eastern Mexico. It thrives in subtropical and tropical conifer forests. Known for its vibrant red flowers and pineapple-scented leaves, Pineapple Sage is particularly attractive to butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Key Facts About Mexican Bush Sage
Attributes of Mexican Bush Sage
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
1.2 m
Spread
45 cm
Leaf Color
Green Gray Silver
Flower Size
2 cm
Flower Color
White Purple
Scientific Classification of Mexican Bush Sage
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Lamiales
Family
Mint
Genus
Sages
Species
Mexican Bush Sage