Sage, White Sacred

Salvia apiana. (Sacred White Sage) Woody perennial native to California. Rosette usually grows to 2 or 3 feet tall, flowering light blue to a height of 6 feet on multiple upright racemes. The beautiful white foliage of this indigenous plant sets off the silver-blue flowering spikes. Foliage is light green to white when the plant is young, and turns very white as the plant matures, and especially after drying the leaves. This is the most highly valued and revered of all North American Sages, burned ceremonially to cleanse the spirit and welcome positive thoughts. Probably the most popular of all plants for smudging, the leaves dry down almost white and burn with an intense smoke. The characteristic perfume of this plant is sweet and penetrating. 
 
Growing info: White sage prefers sandy soil in the full sun. Plants grow quickly during the summer and may be trimmed back (and harvested) in the fall, after flowering is complete. Spacing 2-3.'
 
Photo and description courtesy of Strictly Medicinal Seeds