White Sage

Beautiful and sacred White Sage is under threat due to wildfires, over harvesting, and other effects of climate change and human impact, but it's a staple food source for native animals and pollinators. Keep this plant in the world and add it to your garden. Tiny white blooms with dabs of lavender add whimsy to this plant treasured for its foliage. Plus, it smells amazing, and you can burn its dried leaves for its soothing fragrance.

White Sage is native to Southern California and Northern Baja, the only region where it occurs naturally in the world. It is sacred to indigenous cultures, and its silver-white leaves can be burned when dried for fragrance and ceremony.

Includes three young plants, grown in 2.5” diameter pots

Plant Info

Botanical Name	Salvia apiana
Height	3-5ft when full grown
Spacing	1-3ft between plants
Sun	Full sun
Zone	Grows everywhere in the USA (perennial zones 8-11, annual in other zones)
Deer	Deer Resistant
Kids & Pets	Non-toxic
Climate	Prefers hot, dry regions
Water	Prefers drought-like conditions
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in containers outside

Growing Info

How to Plant	Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets as much sun as possible, in fast draining soil
When to Plant	Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon. Plant outside after your average last frost in the spring
When to Expect Blooms	Mid-summer through frost
Care Instructions	Water after planting then only water if dirt is dry
Extra Credit	Keep in mind that this plant has very low water needs. If planting in a rainy region, consider a slope, where water runs off quickly, or in a pot that can be moved to a covered area easily