White Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana gnaphalodes)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Artemisia ludoviciana gnaphalodes is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Prairies, plains and dry open soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)