White sage is a fragrant, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub native to the southwestern desert, prized for its silvery-white aromatic foliage and delicate white to pale purple flowers. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and requires minimal water once established.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–5′ tall × 3–5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 9bZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9b to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah)
Native to: California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leaf
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is most commonly grown; cultivars are not well-documented in commercial horticulture.
