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bee sage

Salvia apiana

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: California white sage

About this plant

A compact and bushy perennial with aromatic grey-green silvery foliage and slender racemes of small white to pale purple lipped flowers in late spring.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in soils that are moderately fertile and moist but well-drained preferably in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Once the plant is established it will require less watering.

Pruning

Cut back flower spikes to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenanceBanks SlopesPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years