California Coastal Commission, Public Education Program, Upper Newport Bay Plants

White Sage (Salvia apiana)

Plant: Perennial, woody at the base, 3 to 6 feet high, whitish with hairs that lie along the stem
Flowers: Few in open collections, petals white lined with lavender, ½ to 1 inch long. Stamens extend well beyond the petals.
Leaf: Oblong, 1¼ to 4 inches long with scalloped edges