Sacred California White Sage (Salvia apiana) Shrub Silver Foliage Native Smudge Seeds

Enhance your garden with Sacred White Sage Seeds, scientifically known as Salvia apiana. This native California shrub develops silvery-gray foliage and a bushy growth habit, making it perfect for xeriscaping, borders, container planting, and native plant gardens.

White Sage is a low-maintenance perennial shrub that thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, tolerating drought conditions once established. Its aromatic foliage adds visual and sensory appeal, and it can serve as an attractive addition to pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Features

• Premium non-GMO Salvia apiana seeds
• Produces silvery, aromatic foliage
• Hardy native California perennial shrub
• Ideal for xeriscaping, containers, borders, and native gardens
• Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established
• Adds visual interest and texture to landscapes
• Suitable for pollinator-friendly gardens

Specifications

• Common Name: White Sage, Sacred California Sage
• Scientific Name: Salvia apiana
• Plant Type: Perennial Shrub
• Foliage: Silver-gray, aromatic leaves
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
• Germination Time: 14–28 days
• Maturity Period: 12–24 months to mature shrub
• Best Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11
• Temperature Range: 55–85°F (13–29°C)
• Plant Height: 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m)
• Spacing Between Plants: 36–48 inches (90–120 cm)
• Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil
• Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer (small white flowers)
• Fragrance: Aromatic, herbal foliage
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic Status: Conventional
• Maintenance Level: Low
• Uses: Xeriscape gardens, native plant landscaping, container gardening, ornamental borders
• Storage: Keep seeds in a cool, dry, dark place until sowing

Planting Guide

• Soil Prep: Use well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay.
• Sowing: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil.
• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination; avoid overwatering.
• Light: Full sun ensures strong growth and silver foliage.
• Germination: Seedlings appear in 2–4 weeks.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 36–48 inches apart for mature growth.
• Maintenance: Minimal maintenance; prune lightly to shape as desired.