white sage potted plant White Sage Plants ‘Salvia apiana’ 1 Gal

white sage potted plant White Sage Plants ‘Salvia apiana’ 1 GalSalvia apiana is an iconic, semi evergreen shrub native to California, prized for its striking, silvery white foliage, intense aromatic fragrance, and tall, architectural flower spikes. This drought tolerant plant forms an upright, branching, rounded mound of slender, lance shaped, heavily white hairy (velvety) leaves that cluster at the branch tips. The leaves emit a strong, classic, cleansing sage fragrance that is considered sacred by many

Salvia apiana is an iconic, semi-evergreen shrub native to California, prized for its striking, silvery-white foliage, intense aromatic fragrance, and tall, architectural flower spikes. This drought-tolerant plant forms an upright, branching, rounded mound of slender, lance-shaped, heavily white-hairy (velvety) leaves that cluster at the branch tips. The leaves emit a strong, classic, cleansing sage fragrance that is considered sacred by many indigenous cultures and is widely used in smudging and ceremonial practices. In late spring through summer, it produces tall (3-6 ft), branched, wand-like stems bearing whorls of small, two-lipped, tubular flowers in pale white to lavender with slight purple spotting, which are highly attractive to native bees, hummingbirds, and other pollinators. With its dramatic architecture, exceptional drought tolerance, and cultural significance, it is an outstanding choice for native plant gardens, xeriscapes, slopes (for erosion control), and wildlife gardens.