White Sage

Common names	White Sage
Latin name	Salvia apiana
Life cycle	Perennial
Height	4 ft
Space	12" apart
Bloom	June
Light	Full Sun
Soil	Moderately rich, well-drained
Zone	Zone 6
Feature	Drought tolerant

Use:
White sage was used by Native Americans for seasoning, medicinal purposes, insect repellent, and as incense to clear away negative energies. White sage is used to treat bites and stings, canker sores, hot flashes and night sweats, sore throats, bleeding gums, cuts, burns, fever, high blood sugar levels, irregular and light menstruation. It is used as an antiseptic, mild sedative, digestive and nerve tonic. White sage attracts bees which will produce an aromatic honey. It is sort of a woddy, shrubby plant with a strong sage smell.
Caution:
Prolonged use of sage tea is not recommended due to the toxic potential of the thujones in the volatile oils. Apparently the heat drives off most of the volatile thujone when sage is used for seasoning in cooked food. Sage should be avoided by epileptics and during pregnancy.
Culture:
harvest the stems after the plants have become established. Cut the stems about 6 inches from the base when the plants starts flowering. Hang the stalks upside down in a dry room. Dried sage has a stronger flavor than fresh sage.

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