Shrub- California White Sage
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Common Name: California White Sage, Bee Sage
Botanical Name: Salvia apiana
Family: Lamiaceae
Description: Evergreen shrub native to California
Sun: Full Sun
Water requirements: No extra water required
Soil requirements: Good drainage
Habit and form: 2-5 feet tall perennial shrub with aromatic silver, elliptical leaves
Flower type: Flower clusters on spikes
Flower color and season of bloom: White flowers with lavender tinge; blooms in summer
Uses, if any, for plant and/or flowers: Attractive to bumblebees and hummingbirds
Pruning time and method: Shear lightly after flowering to keep tidy. Save major pruning for late winter or early spring when growth is emerging from base of plant
Maintenance tips: Give good air circulation to avoid disease
Comments: Attractive at night, reflects moonlight
