Salvia apiana
$9.90
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White sage
White sage is a 2′ to 5′ evergreen perennial shrub.
It makes a very large white to lavender flower spike (5′) with 100+ 1″ flowers.
A great bee plant especially prized for honey production. The flowers emerge in summer, but pucker-back, giving the bees fits because they can’t get in and out very well.
Beautiful for mass planting on dry slopes. Likes summer drought & good drainage, full sun, and no extra water.
Considered sacred by many Native Americans who use this plant in may ways.
Lifeform: Shrub
Sun: Full Sun
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | 2-Gal, D-40-O, 1-Gal, D-40 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Because it is highly fragrant, many wildlife species like this herb. The flowers frequently attract bumblebees, hummingbirds, small native wasps and hawk moths. |
| Historical Uses | The leaves were burnt by many native American tribes, with the smoke used in different purification rituals. The seed was a main ingredient of pinole, a staple food. |
| Distribution | Native to California and is found only slightly beyond California borders. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 5000 feet |
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| Habitat | Dry slopes |
