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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: California (U.S.A.) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 4-5 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Salvia apiana (White Sage) - White sage is a native evergreen salvia to southern California commonly found in coastal sage scrub and chaparral. Soft, gray-white leaves of white sage clothe the herbaceous stems, which are erect from the wooden base. White, fading to pale pink flowers form whorls along 3 to 4 foot stems in the spring and summer. White sage contains aromatic oils and resins, popular for use as incense. Native Americans and others use the dried or fresh leaves for ceremonial purposes, teas and shampoos. The specific epithet, apiana, refers to bees and the attraction white sage has for them. Beekeepers understand this and have kept hives in the chaparral areas for some time now. White Sage naturally hybridizes with Salvia mellifera, S. leucophylla and S. clevelandii. Cold hardy to 20-25 degrees F.
The information displayed on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in our library and from reliable online sources. We also consider observations that we have made of it growing in the nursery's garden and in other gardens, as well how it has performed in our crops out in the nursery field. We will incorporate comments that we receive from others as well, and welcome hear from anyone who may have additional information, particularly if they have knowledge of cultural information we do not mention that would aid others in growing Salvia apiana.
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