white sage
Salvia apiana
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah)
Native to: California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is most commonly grown; cultivars are not well-documented in commercial horticulture.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well white sage grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southwestern United States (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah)
Native to: California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
The species itself is most commonly grown; cultivars are not well-documented in commercial horticulture.