Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon'

Also Known As

Salvia elegans 'Honeymelon'
Honey Melon Pineapple Sage
Honeymelon Salvia

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon' plant details

Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: culinary, edible, fragrant foliage, medicinal, pineapple-scented, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tender perennial herb with fragrant red flowers and a honeydew fragrance. Used in teas, salads, and fruits.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Summery scented 'Honeymelon' has soft light green leaves with the sweet fragrance of pineapple. Earlier blooming than older types, it throws up spikes of lipstick red tubular flowers all summer-an irresistible enticement to neighborhood hummingbirds! Excellent tea and garnish herb. Medium water.