White Sage - Salvia apiana

Common Name(s)	White sage, California white sage, sacred white sage, grandfather sage, bee sage, buffalo sage, and a number of traditional tribal names
Scientific Name	Salvia apiana
Family	Lamiaceae
Origin	Southern California and parts of northern Mexico
Height	Up to 6’ tall, can spread almost as wide but typically 3-4’ wide
Light	Full sun, no shade
Water	Extremely drought-tolerant. Established plants need minimal to no water.
Temperature	Warm weather conditions preferred. Does not like temperatures below freezing, does poorly below 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
Humidity	Can tolerate humidity but may have disease issues
Soil	Sandy, extremely well-draining soil
Fertilizer	No fertilizer required. Likes low-nutrient conditions.