California white sage
Salvia apiana
Description:
Silvery, fragrant foliage; ethnobotanically valuable; spring flowers attract pollinating bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects; pithy stems provide overwintering habitat for native insects. (Photo ©Saxon Holt/PhotoBotanic)
Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Shrub
Height:
3-5 ft leaves, 6-8 ft with flowers
Width:
5-8 ft
Flower Color:
White
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Hoverflies
Hummingbirds
Bumblebees
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Irrigation Needs:
Very Low (deep watering once a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Prune to shape when young; remove old flower stalks once a year; seeds provide food for birds; old flower stems provide habitat for overwintering insects.
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