White sage plant

White Sage (Salvia apiana) is a sacred plant for Native Americans, especially tribes in its Southern California native lands. It's a challenging plant to grow. Flowers by the Sea Farm and Nursery talks about the history and religious use of Salvia apiana as well as providing a guide to growing it.

Hardy in zones 8 through 11, white sage (Savia apiana), is a small evergreen shrub that's native to California. White sage grows as a perennial in those zones, but can also be grown as an annual in other zones. This herb was used as a medicinal plant by Native Americans, but is also used for culinary purposes. Learning how to grow white sage is easy as this herb can be planted by seeds, requires minimal upkeep, and is great for attracting beneficial insects to your garden! How to Grow White…

There are many different types of sage. Some are culinary, some have medicinal properties and some are grown purely for ornamental purposes. All of these sage plants work well for gardens. Find out about sage plant varieties and their uses in this article.

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green twig of sage (salvia officinalis) plant isolated on white background

Prairie Sage, White Sagebrush Artemisia ludoviciana Full to part sun, medium to dry moisture level, tolerates most soils except clay, slightly acid to strongly alkaline pH. 3 ft. height, blooms su…

White Sage Plant: A Gardener's Guide

Grown for its magnificent silver-white foliage, Artemisia ludoviciana (White Sage) is a fast-spreading perennial that adds light and contrast to the landscape and combines well with almost everything.

White sage grows into a mounding and sprawling shrub 3-4 ft. tall and 4-5 ft. wide. It is quickly recognized by its distinctive silvery-white foliage color and dramatic upward sweeping flower stalks. Chalky-white leaves grow 3-4 in. long, are arranged in a whorl pattern on stems and are highly pungent when crushed. Flower spikes begin […]