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HAVE: Pineapple Sage / Salvia elegans

11 years ago

This plant has grown for many years in my yard. It is currently about 6' tall (would probably be taller if I didn't keep it pruned a couple times a year). It has beautiful blooms pretty much all year round here in zone 9. Hummingbirds love this plant. I see them taking nectar nearly every day. And it's not just good for the hummingbirds! The leaves smell marvelous when crushed and make a great tea.

Harvested from my garden. I use only organic practices. I never employ the use of herbicides or pesticides. Due to the difficulty of harvesting sage seeds, they may contain some chaff. Seed packs will contain a minimum of 20 seeds.

I am currently seeking herbs and veggies. Please take a look at my trade list for a detailed breakdown of the seeds I am in search of. Let's trade!

And finally, here is some useful information from Wikipedia: The leaves and flowers of S. elegans are edible.The plant is extensively used in Mexican traditional medicine, especially for the treatment of anxiety, and also for lowering of blood pressure. Although scientific information about these medicinal properties is scarce, a preliminary study on mice found support for the plant potentially having antidepressant and antianxiety properties. Pineapple sage has also been shown to have a dose-dependent antihypertensive effect, attributed to its action as an angiotensin II receptor antagonist and inhibitor of the angiotensin converting enzyme.

Comments (18)

  • 11 years ago

    I LOVE that plant! It does not stay alive long enough here to set seed, and I am sure it died with our extra-cold winter. I do not have much at all in the way of herbs or vegetables. However, if you can find anything interesting on my list, I am willing to send 3-4 of my items for just one pack of pineapple sage. (Or more for more packs.) Please let me know if you are interested....if I do not hear back, I will assume not interested (and I will understand). :)

  • 11 years ago

    I'd love to trade, carolinaflowerlover! Give me a few mins to go over your list and I'll send you an email.

  • 11 years ago

    Still have a few more packs. Come on GardenWebbers! Don't be shy!

  • 11 years ago

    Hi, I am interested in some of your pineapple sage too, please look at my list, I have a lot of herbs :) Thanks, Kathi

  • 11 years ago

    I'm interested! I have basil and holy basil seeds to trade.

  • 11 years ago

    Oh boy! I would love some. Check out my trade list and lets swap! Thanks, Jen

  • 11 years ago

    Hi,

    I would love to trade with you if you have any seeds left :). Feel free to check out my list and let me know if I have anything that interests you.

    Thanks,

    Chelsea

  • 11 years ago

    Think I'm all caught up on my responses now. And I still have a few more packs to trade!

  • 11 years ago

    Hi there!

    I'd love to trade with ya. I'm interested in your Pineapple Sage and the Ladybird Poppy. I have boneset, sweet annie or several other items on my list. If you'll send me an email I'll get back to you this evening w/ the specifics. (I'm at work now..lol)

    Thanks!
    Wendy / Sassy

  • 11 years ago

    Hey Sassy. I sent you an email.

  • 11 years ago

    Hi! I am interested as well!

  • 11 years ago

    Hi Erica,

    I have beet flat of Egypt. Would love to trade with you for the pineapple sage. Please let me know. Thanks!

    My

  • 11 years ago

    Zen and Bunny, I sent you both emails.

  • 11 years ago

    Hey Erica Braun, I was wondering if you have any left? If so then maybe we can make our current trade a twofer :P if there's anything you're interested in on my trade list. :)
    Emily

  • 11 years ago

    I still have 8 packs available. Don't be shy!

  • 11 years ago

    Only 6 packs left!

  • 11 years ago

    I sent you an email, Erica. No shyness here!
    Thanks! I'd also like to have some, please :)

  • 11 years ago

    Think I am caught up on responding to everyone's emails. If these trades go through, looks like I'll have 1 or possibly 2 more packs available for trade!

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