Sensational Salvia
Pineapple sage is one of the last perennials to bloom in the fall. Its vivid crimson-red flowers, usually a dozen or so per stalk, provide a show until frost, summoning the last of the hummingbirds. Until then, you can admire the bright yellow-green foliage, which forms attractive clumps, and rub the leaves to release a delightful pineapple aroma. Propagate by stem cuttings or root divisions. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun; grows 2–4 feet.