Carried by 12 nurseries
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Compact White Sage (Salvia apiana var. compacta) is a perennial shrub that is native to Southern California. Having all the attributes of White sage (Salvia apiana) but growing about half the size, with silver-gray foliage and tall flower stems of pollinator attracting white blossoms.
It is heat and drought tolerant, with powerfully fragrant foliage that is deer resistant.
Shrub
2 - 3 ft Tall
2 - 4 ft Wide
Rounded
Evergreen
Pleasant
Lavender, White
Summer, Spring
Bank stabilization, Deer resistant, Groundcover
Full Sun
Very Low, Low
Max 1x / month once established
Moderate
Tolerates cold to 0 - 15° F
Fast, Medium
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Soil PH: 6.0 - 7.5
Prune flower spikes after wildlife consumes seeds to encourage compactness.
Chaparral, coastal sage scrub, desert transition zone, inland sage scrub, and openings in yellow pine forest plant communities.
Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 6 likely
Climbing Cutworm
Abagrotis orbis
Alfalfa Looper Moth
Autographa californica