The variety "Honey Melon", which has the same pineapple fragrance in the leaves, blooms early in the summer, rather than in autumn.

[3] Salvia elegans Tangerine Sage grows to about 60–90 cm (24–35 in) tall, has bronze edged leaves and a citrus scent.

In a highland temperate forest in central Mexico, pineapple sage was found to be one of the three most-visited species by hummingbirds.

[3] In cultivation, it typically reaches a height of 1.2 to 1.5 metres (4 to 5 ft), with its roots spreading underground to form a large clump.

Six to twelve scarlet flowers grow in whorls, featuring a long inflorescence that blooms gradually and lasts for an extended period.