Description
Salvia Apiana, known as White Sage, Desert Sage or Sacred Sage is a perennial evergreen native to the deserts of the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico. It is typically found along the coast and likes dry slopes up to well over 5000 feet above sea level. It is quite cold hardy, reportedly withstanding temperatures down to 12 degrees Fahrenheit. On the other hand, it can reportedly tolerate heat up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit and is adapted to handle drought. The plant forms rosettes of silvery white leaves and typically measures about 2-3 feet in height. The flower spikes, rising from the center of the rosette and containing clusters of dull white flowers, can bring the plant?s height to about six feet. It takes three years to reach flowering age. This species is perhaps the North American Indian?s most significant sage. Native Americans used the seeds for flour and to cleanse the eyes. The aromatic leaves were used in cooking and as a medicine. The leaves were smoked or consumed as a tea to treat a variety of ailments including sore throats, colds, and inflammation. Perhaps the most significant thing about this species is that it was bundled and used as a smudging herb to cleanse the air of evil spirits and protect against poor judgment. It is still popular today. SEEDS ALSO AVAILABLE!
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