Salvia apiana, White Sage

White Sage is one of the best plants for honey production. It has pungent silvery foliage in 2' mounds with 6' flower stalks rising dramatically above. The flowers are pale lilac. It requires summer drought and good drainage. Good mass planting on hillside. It is also an important browse plant.

The leaves are sought after for incense and smudging.  They also make a wonderful tea, said to be calming. It is easy to grow from seed.