White Sage (Salvia apiana)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Salvia apiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from April to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Shoots

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in seed mushes. — Seed - raw or cooked.; It can be ground into a powder and used as a mush.; The seed has been mixed with cereals such as oats or wheat, toasted then ground into a fine powder and eaten dry.; The seed can also be soaked overnight and used as a drink in water or fruit juice or eaten with cereals.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry benches and slopes below 1500 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)