Enhance your garden with Sacred White Sage Seeds, scientifically known as Salvia apiana. This native California shrub develops silvery-gray foliage and a bushy growth habit, making it perfect for xeriscaping, borders, container planting, and native plant gardens.
White Sage is a low-maintenance perennial shrub that thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, tolerating drought conditions once established. Its aromatic foliage adds visual and sensory appeal, and it can serve as an attractive addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Features
- Premium non-GMO Salvia apiana seeds
- Produces silvery, aromatic foliage
- Hardy native California perennial shrub
- Ideal for xeriscaping, containers, borders, and native gardens
- Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established
- Adds visual interest and texture to landscapes
- Suitable for pollinator-friendly gardens
Specifications
- Common Name: White Sage, Sacred California Sage
- Scientific Name: Salvia apiana
- Plant Type: Perennial Shrub
- Foliage: Silver-gray, aromatic leaves
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
- Germination Time: 14–28 days
- Maturity Period: 12–24 months to mature shrub
- Best Planting Season: Spring or Fall
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11
- Temperature Range: 55–85°F (13–29°C)
- Plant Height: 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m)
- Spacing Between Plants: 36–48 inches (90–120 cm)
- Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil
- Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer (small white flowers)
- Fragrance: Aromatic, herbal foliage
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Conventional
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Uses: Xeriscape gardens, native plant landscaping, container gardening, ornamental borders
- Storage: Keep seeds in a cool, dry, dark place until sowing
Planting Guide
- Soil Prep: Use well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay.
- Sowing: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil.
- Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination; avoid overwatering.
- Light: Full sun ensures strong growth and silver foliage.
- Germination: Seedlings appear in 2–4 weeks.
- Spacing: Thin seedlings to 36–48 inches apart for mature growth.
- Maintenance: Minimal maintenance; prune lightly to shape as desired.
