Salvia apiana

A striking native sage with large, silvery-white, aromatic leaves and tall flower stalks reaching above the foliage displaying lavender tinged white blossoms. This shruby sage reaches 2 - 4 ft. tall and wide with flowering stalks adding another 2 ft. or more above that. A useful plant for sunny, dry areas with good drainage. Combine with dark-leaved plants such as ceanothus

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Having all the attributes of white sage, but growing about half the size, topping out at around 3 ft. tall. Gorgeous silver-gray foliage and stately flower stems of white, pollinator attracting blossoms. Heat and drought tolerant, this striking sage makes a wonderful specimen and contrasts beautifully with greener foliage. Plant in full sun with good drainage where it thrives

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Sage. Illustration taken from ‘Flore Medicale’ by M. M. Chaumeton, Poiret, Chamberet. Illustrations by E. Panckoucke, M. J. Turpin. Smithsonian Libraries Biodiversity Heritage Library. archive.org.

Salvia apiana – White Sage

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Description Notes This woody shrub has long stems with silvery white leaves and fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring. It provides a strong sturctural form as a garden focal point. It can reach 6'H x 6'W. Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin and water.

Salvia apiana

White sage grows into a mounding and sprawling shrub 3-4 ft. tall and 4-5 ft. wide. It is quickly recognized by its distinctive silvery-white foliage color and dramatic upward sweeping flower stalks. Chalky-white leaves grow 3-4 in. long, are arranged in a whorl pattern on stems and are highly pungent when crushed. Flower spikes begin […]

How to Grow White Sage From Seed. White sage (Salvia apiana) is a low-growing aromatic shrub that is indigenous to California. It grows to between 2 1/2 to 3 feet tall and produces lavender-white blossoms. Historically, white sage was used by Native Americans for its value as a medicinal herb as well as purification ceremonies. Growing white sage by seed is easy and will reward you with fragrant, attractive plants for your herb garden.

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Sadly I had just one seed that came true, the others were a different normal small purple salvia types. Now the one I had has just died. I shall start again.