A few years ago, I purchased a Salvia apiana, or white sage, at one of the Sacramento River Discovery Center’s plant sales. I knew it was a California native plant, and pretty drought resistant which ...

In pop culture, white sage is practically synonymous with smudging, a wildly popular trend appropriated from Native cultures. Many celebrities and those who say they're promoting "wellness" are ...

California’s native plants have had millions of years adapting to life in what we now know as Sonoma county. All the plants in our region have evolved during many long hot summers. They have developed ...

I’ve been wondering lately if, as gardeners, we haven’t forgotten about the sages. If there is a plant that is as easy to grow in our region, that attracts as many hummingbirds and butterflies, that ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Many gardens go without sage in California but at the cost of soul. Sage ...

White sage has something in common with millions of humans: Tragically — at least for the sage — we all want land in Southern California. The tall, silvery Salvia apiana is native only to Southern ...

Size: 3 to 4 feet tall, 3 to 6 feet wide. Bloom season: April to mid-July. Exposure: Full sun, tolerates some shade. Pruning needs: Prune to shape and occasionally remove older stems to encourage new ...

Salvias (or sages, as they are commonly known) comprise the largest genus in the mint family. They are some of the most versatile and low-maintenance plants you can grow. With over 900 different ...