Native American White Sage
This species has white flower stalks and an abundance of white, elongated, pointed leaves.
White Sage is used by Amerindian peoples as incense for purification ceremonies and sweat lodges.
in bucket, in the ground
Sow in pots or nursery at 18°C minimum. Cover seeds and keep moist. Transplant after the last frosts, when plants have 4 to 5 leaves, 50 cm apart in all directions. For direct sowing, wait for the soil to warm up. Thin to 50 cm in all directions.
Seed germination can sometimes take a long time.
March, April, May
May, June, July
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
sunny
low
all floor types
drained, sec, light, rich
Salvia apiana
mid-season
100 seeds
White
fragrance
From 100 to 150 cm
pointed
United States
This variety is native to southern California.
