| Common Name |
White sage, Bee sage |
| Latin Name |
Salvia apiana |
| Native Habitat |
Desert slopes below 5,000 feet in Mojave Desert |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed granite, sand, clay loam low in organic
content, well drained |
| Water |
Once or twice per month |
| Height X Width |
Maximum 4 feet X 4 feet, usually 3 feet X 3 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
Aromatic oils discourage browsers |
| Leaves |
Evergreen, silver to white, aromatic |
| Garden Suitability |
Thornless, Hummingbird, Fragrant |
| Ornamental Value |
White flowers in spring, grey leaves, aromatic |
| Nature Value |
Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds use flowers |
| Native American Uses |
Entire plant used for saging |
| Links |
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| Images and data |
http://www.horizonherbs.com/white-sage-seed-plant.html |
| Images and data |
http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/salapiana.htm |
| Nursery, images and data |
http://www.laspilitas.com/plants/604.htm |
| Images |
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/882/ |
| Distribution |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=SAAP2 |
