What is White Sage?

White sage is a tender perennial herbaceous. It grows in zones 8-11. It grows to the height of 12 to 24 inches tall.

White sage has pale blue flowers that blooms in late summer.

What sage is native to northern Baji California and southern California. This herb prefers to be in a sunny area and it has a good tolerance for hot, dry, windy conditions.

The seeds has to be stratified for 1 week and then sow indoors. They have to be provided a warm nighttime temperatures of 70 degrees F and daytime temperatures between 80 to 90 degrees F. It takes the seeds two to three weeks to sprout. They need to be kept evenly moist, but once the seedlings are up, do not over water. The plants needs to be transplanted outdoors in late spring. They will grow in clumps, so the plants have to be space 12 inches apart.

White sage prefers to row in full sun. It also has to have well-drained soil.

The aerial parts of the white sage are harvest in late summer. It is done by using snips or scissors. The aerial parts of the white sage are used fresh or dried.

The medicinal benefits of white sage are useful for digestive tract conditions, women's health concerns, and throat and skin health. White sage is often recommended for winter illnesses and respiratory ailments.