{"product_id":"salvia-apiana-white-sage-5-gallon","title":"Salvia Apiana - White Sage (5 Gallon)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eBring the beauty, fragrance, and natural elegance of California's native landscapes to your garden with \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia White Sage (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This aromatic, semi-evergreen shrub forms a beautifully branching bush adorned with slender, velvety, silvery-white leaves and the distinctive, resinous fragrance of sage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eIn summer, tall flower stalks rise above the foliage, displaying delicate, pale, two-lipped blossoms that attract native bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. With its striking silver foliage and excellent drought tolerance, white sage is a wonderful choice for California native gardens, Mediterranean landscapes, and water-wise plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eNative to California, this versatile shrub is well suited to sunny slopes, where its spreading root system can help stabilize soil and reduce erosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e California White Sage, Bee Sage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen perennial shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender, silvery-white leaves with a soft, velvety texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale, two-lipped blossoms on tall flower stalks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, distinctive, aromatic sage scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts native bees, hummingbirds, pollinators, and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in full sun but can also grow in partial sun or filtered sunlight. Choose a sunny location for the best growth and foliage color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers sandy, rocky, or lean soil with excellent drainage. Avoid heavy soils that retain excess moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires low supplemental watering once established. Water moderately during establishment, then reduce irrigation as the plant matures. Allow the soil to dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunset Climate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–9, 11, 13–24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for California native gardens, drought-tolerant landscapes, fragrant gardens, pollinator plantings, and sunny slopes where erosion control is desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb\"\u003eA Beautiful California Native\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eCalifornia White Sage offers a unique combination of aromatic foliage, soft silver color, and wildlife-friendly flowers. Its naturally sculptural form and low-water needs make it an excellent addition to gardens designed for beauty, biodiversity, and sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003eWhite sage also holds deep cultural and ceremonial significance for some Indigenous communities. Choosing responsibly nursery-grown plants is a thoughtful way to enjoy this remarkable California native while helping reduce pressure on wild populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x12ofw9d\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd California White Sage to your garden for silvery foliage, captivating fragrance, and a beautiful connection to California's native plant heritage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"the PLNThouse Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67798787195095,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/7522\/2231\/files\/Whitesage.png?v=1792277188","url":"https:\/\/www.theplnthouse.com\/products\/salvia-apiana-white-sage-5-gallon","provider":"the PLNThouse Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}