White sage (Salvia apiana)
Care, watering, light and tips for White sage on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 14 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About White sage
Salvia apiana, commonly known as white sage, is an aromatic perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is characterized by its silvery-white leaves and floral spikes that attract pollinators, ideal for rock gardens, xeriscapes, or as an ornamental plant in large pots in suitable climates.
Native range
Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Care tips
It requires full sun for optimal growth and thrives in well-drained soils, preferably sandy or rocky, as it is very susceptible to root rot in humid conditions. Watering should be minimal once established, as it is drought-tolerant; water only when the soil is completely dry. A common mistake is overwatering, which can be fatal for this arid-adapted plant.