Salvia apiana Also known as bee sage or sacred sage, White Sage is an aromatic evergreen perennial herb Native Americans use to make smudge sticks. Bushy plants grow up to 36" tall. Dusty gray-green foliage is good for attracting bees and other pollinators to your garden. Start seeds indoors three to four weeks before your last frost date. Transplant outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds benefit from scarification. When starting seeds, keep soil temperatures between 70 and 85° F. Requires light to germinate so gently press seeds into the soil without covering them. White sage will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once established, white sage is quite drought tolerant. Typically grown for leaves. Frost sensitive perennial.
