White Sage (Salvia apiana; or Bee Sage) is a perennial shrub native to the Southern West Coast of the United States. While it is commonly used for smudging/incense (its leaves have a distinct aroma when burned), the indigenous tribes of the region have developed multiple uses for it as both a food and medicine.

Large mammals such as deer, antelope, elk, mountain sheep, and rabbits will eat the young foliage, and the small white to pale lavender flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other insects. Small mammals such as squirrels and rabbits, and birds such as sparrows, grouse, and quail will eat mature seeds.

White Sage can reach between 3-4 feet tall, but when in flower, plant stalks can reach well over eight feet. It may take multiple years for plants to reach this height, but soil type and climate helps the plant reach its ideal. White Sage is also drought tolerant. In fact, over-watering can kill plants.

While White Sage is not an endangered plant, wild populations are prone to over-harvesting. Our white sage seed comes from our own farm and is NOT wildcrafted. We’ve maintained our own seed line for a better part of the last decade, and this has resulted in improved germination rates of the plant versus wildcrafted seed. This makes sourcing seed from our company an easy ethical choice.

White Sage will product harvestable foliage 120 days from seeding under ideal conditions. Plants are perennial and hardy to zones 9 and above and can be grown as an annual or over-wintered indoors in colder climates.

Our seed rack includes 48 vegetable, flower and herb varieties displayed in an elegant and sturdy all metal frame that can be either floor or wall mounted. Our seed variety selections are aimed to appeal to the entry level gardener or serious backyard grower. A complete list of the 48 variety selections is available for download.

The front of each packet features a hand-designed drawing by our illustrator Goda Trakumaite. The back of each variety's packet contains detailed growing information and a UPC product code to facilitate sale at retail venues.

Our seeds are certified organic by Oregon Tilth and our latest organic certificate is accessible in PDF form.

Rack dimensions (includes placard):

• 65" tall / 22" floor mounted
• 55" tall / 22" wide wall mounted