White Sage, California White Sage, Bee Sage, Sacred Sage
A most dramatic salvia, Salvia apiana (White Sage) is a bushy evergreen sub-shrub boasting wholly silvery white, elliptical leaves, 3-4 in. long (7-10 cm). The foliage is strongly aromatic and emits a powerful sage fragrance when bruised. Native people use the dried leaves as incense for ceremonial purposes. In spring, impressive wands of white flowers with tiny lavender spots are on display. The flower stems can rise up to 6 ft. (180 cm) above the plant, exploding in all directions. Each flower spike can bear up to 100 blossoms. The blossoms attract hummingbirds and insects such as carpenter bees and bumblebees. Native to southern California and Baja California, White Sage is valued for its evergreen habit, prominent silvery white foliage, and spectacular flower spikes. A strong focal point for the dry or water-wise garden, it is also reflective with the moon and night lighting.
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage, White Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing |
48" - 60" (120cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | California, United States |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Sage, White Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
| Spacing |
48" - 60" (120cm - 150cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | California, United States |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Salvia apiana (White Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
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| Salvia apiana (White Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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