Sage, White (Salvia apiana) seeds, organic

(36 customer reviews)

$4.95$69.10

Family:  Mint (Lamiacea)

Hardy to Zones 7 to 12, otherwise grown as a potted plant and protected from frost

(Sacred White Sage) Woody perennial native to California.  The leafy shrub usually grows to 2 or 3 feet tall, flowering light blue to a height of 6 feet on multiple upright racemes.   The beautiful white foliage of this indigenous plant sets off the silver-blue flowering spikes. Foliage is light green to white when the plant is young, and turns very white as the plant matures, and especially after drying the leaves. This is the most highly valued and revered of all North American Sages, burned ceremonially to cleanse the spirit and welcome positive thoughts.  Probably the most popular of all plants for smudging, the leaves dry down almost white and burn with an intense smoke.  The smoke purifies the surroundings–it is good to smudge the home, the sickroom (it kills germs!) or to smudge after intense human  interactions.  Used before, during and after prayer sessions.   The characteristic perfume of this plant is sweet and penetrating. If you’re concerned about your “right” to use this plant, then I have 2 suggestions.  1) grow your own, using cultivated (not wild) seed.  This creates a connection between the grower and the plant, which helps validate the medicine.  2) Sit with the plant.  Enjoy its essence.  See if it feels right for you to be growing and using it, and if so, then pray that all who touch, smell, see or think about these plants be purified and in peace.  If it doesn’t feel right, don’t do it.  If it feels right, go ahead.  That’s my advice on that.  Cultivation and harvest:  White sage prefers sandy soil in the full sun. Plants grow quickly during the summer and may be trimmed back in the fall, after flowering is complete. Scarify seeds on fine grit sandpaper, sow seeds in very sandy soil, barely cover, tamp well, keep warm and in strong light and water only once daily until germination. Our seed is from northern-hardy individuals and is a vigorous germinator–normal germ time 14 days in warm and light conditions. Winter survivability improves when the plant is surrounded by a deep mulch of sand at the crown–this keeps the crown warmer and drier. Winter survival also encouraged by planting on the south side of a building, where it gets reflected light and protection.  Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart. Cut the leafy wands in the fall, semi-dry them, then tie into bundles for use during the winter.

Packet contains 100 seeds
1 g contains ~600 seeds
5 g contains ~3,000 seeds
10 g contains ~6,000 seeds

Certified Organically Grown

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  1. Laura Meyer

    Laura Meyer (verified owner)

    100% germination and vigorous growth. The scent of the seedlings is so soothing and grounding. I’m so grateful that these seeds are available. I started them under lights because I’m in 4b and it’s cold and dark out there, but California relatives are visiting in a couple weeks and I’m excited to send them home with a few. Thank you!

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  2. bernard

    About growing in China

    bernard

    HI Richo Cech nice to meet you here.im form china
    I plan to plant in China .I read all your comments.
    I really want to know about your previous planting in Yunnan.Did you grow white sage in Dali, Yunnan before? How are they growing? Can they survive the winter?

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  3. Seamus Black

    Beautiful product with a needed message

    Seamus Black (verified owner)

    We love these seeds (as well as everything else we have bought from Strictly Medicinal) and are so happy that you offer them in bulk. In an effort to be a part of the solution we are repackaging the seeds and sending them out as free gifts to all of our customers with every purchase. Even the seeds smell like sage! As an indoor gardener I am also grateful for the added recommendations for how to grow these seeds in pots, I’ll be starting my own shortly.

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  4. 2 out of 3 people found this helpful
    Penny goldeck

    I use the white sage for smudge sticks I am Mohawk indian.

    Penny goldeck (verified owner)

    Love this product!! Makes the perfect smudge sticks

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  5. Christina

    Christina

    Hi,
    Could you send it to Belarus?

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  6. Liora

    Amazing!

    Liora

    Hi there – thank you for this beautiful work you are doing! I am in Centennial Colorado and I have found conflicting info about which zone Colorado is in – is it possible for me to plant them in low-traffic areas to help replenish the numbers?

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  7. Maggie

    Great seed!

    Maggie (verified owner)

    Great germination from seed. I followed the directions and included sand in my mix. I’m so excited to see them take off in the garden. We are in PA — is there anyway this plant will bloom for us? I’d live to see that. I typically grow this as an annual here.

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  8. Lauren Maar

    Finally success!

    Lauren Maar (verified owner)

    I had ordered from other organic seed suppliers and that didn’t have any luck germinating white sage. Now I know the germination rate is low, but being in its native southern California that was really hopeful and was disappointed. UNTIL
    my strictly medicinal white sage seeds were germinating at 75%+ and are doing amazing. I’m planning on getting more!

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  9. Jacquelin Pauciello

    Fast delivery!

    Jacquelin Pauciello (verified owner)

    Super quick delivery very pleased so far, will update when I plant them! Thanks! 🙂

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