Common names:
Pineapple Sage
Salvia

Also sold as:
  • Honey Melon
  • Honeymelon

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Tree
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 9b
Leaves:Spring ephemeral
Flowers:Nocturnal
Flower Color:Multi-Color
Flower Time:Late winter and early spring
Spring
Fall
Uses:Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant:Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances:Fire Resistant
Salt tolerant
Pollinators:Various insects
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Cow manure in the garden does it everytime!

'Honeydew Melon' was a featured
Plant of the Day for October 23, 2015.
Comments:
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