Arresting, aromatic, and unmistakably Western, Salvia apiana is the classic white sage, a California native sage prized for its silvery-white lance-shaped leaves, sculptural form, and serious dry-garden presence. Stiff, branching stems form a handsome base about 2' tall and up to 5' wide, with tall spring flower spikes rising above the foliage and carrying small white blooms that bees happily visit.

White Sage is a beautiful choice for native plant gardens, water-wise landscapes, dry slopes, habitat plantings, and sunny borders where bold foliage and fragrance matter as much as flowers. Its pale leaves glow beautifully against darker green shrubs, buckwheats, penstemons, California poppies, and ornamental grasses.

Plant Salvia apiana in full sun with very well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential, and this heat-loving sage prefers little to no summer water once established. Prune spent flower spikes after bloom to encourage a compact shape. Explore more aromatic favorites in our Salvia - Sage collection.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

(AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV)
(list of states subject to change seasonally due to extreme heat or cold conditions)

We cannot ship Annie's Annuals plants to P.O. boxes or outside the continental U.S.

Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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Get your plants off to a strong start with our care guide.

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