White Sage Seeds – Salvia apiana Flower Plant

White Sage is a beautiful drought-tolerant perennial herb admired for its silvery-white aromatic foliage and tall spikes of delicate white to pale lavender flowers. Native to the southwestern United States, it is highly valued in xeriscapes, pollinator gardens, herb gardens, and naturalized landscapes. The fragrant leaves and nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators while adding year-round ornamental interest.

Features

• Aromatic silvery-white foliage
• Tall spikes of white to pale lavender flowers
• Excellent pollinator-friendly plant
• Drought tolerant once established
• Ideal for herb, native, and xeriscape gardens
• Low-maintenance perennial herb
• Attractive ornamental and landscape plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Salvia apiana
• Common Name (US): White Sage
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Perennial Herb
• Growth Habit: Upright woody perennial shrub
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Early Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–30 days in warm, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sandy, well-drained, low-fertility soil
• Watering Needs: Low; highly drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 3–6 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide
• Plant Spacing: 24–36 inches apart