White Sage

Description

White Sage or Bee Sage (Salvia apiana) is a perennial shrub native to Santa Barbara County to Baja California, Mexico. 

Key features: 
Silvery grey foliage when mature (baby seedlings are green). 
Drought tolerant. 

White Sage can reach between 3-4 feet tall, but when in flower, plant stalks can reach well over eight feet. It may take multiple years for plants to reach this height, but soil type and climate helps the plant reach its ideal. White Sage is also drought tolerant. In fact, over-watering can kill or cause plants to lodge (tip over) from the center.

Specifications
Common Name:White Sage
Scientific Name:Salvia apiana
:A drought tolerant sage with tall flowering stalks and highly aromatic silvery gray leaves.
Plant Lifespan:Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):Zone 9a (20 to 25)
Light Requirements:Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:Spring-Summer
Seeding Depth:1/4 in.
Days to Sprout:7-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):65
Plant Spacing:3-4 ft.
Plant Height:5 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:100-150