Watch closely for aphids too, and consider trying to attract more ladybugs to your garden to combat them. If it seems like it won’t grow or isn’t thriving, it could be overwatered. If the leaves are curling, it may be getting too dry. The most pressing problems pineapple sage experiences are improper watering and aphids. Always provide a bit of extra fertilizer to ensure solid new growth. You can cut your sage back, leaving just a couple inches of stem above the soil and it will regrow in spring. In zones 10 and 11, it will remain evergreen and possibly flower all the way through winter and into spring. If you live in zones 8 and 9, your plant will not be evergreen and will die back each winter. Pineapple sage isn’t hard to care for, but there are a couple tricks you can employ to keep it doing well year after year. If you live in zones colder than hardiness zone 8, you can bring your sage indoors during the winter. Ensure that a well draining, fertile soil is used. Using standard garden potting soil is fine. Your plant will grow up to 4 feet tall and will need a strong, healthy root ball to ensure that it can stand up properly. Pineapple sage does very well when grown in containers, but it’s advised that you plant your sage in a very large pot. Planting non-native plants can carry risks. It is native to parts of Mexico, so if you live outside of its natural range, plant with care.
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