White Sage in Zone 6a & 6b
Salvia apiana
When to plant white sage in zone 6b
Zones 6a and 6b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Either: Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss. White Sage tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Feb 28–Mar 7 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 25–May 2 |
| Estimated harvest | Jul 24–Jul 31 (~90 days after planting) |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 1.5-3 ft.
White sage is a different species from the common culinary sage already covered on this site, grown mainly for its silvery, fragrant foliage, traditionally dried into smudge bundles rather than used in the kitchen.
How white sage fits zone 6's season
Zone 6b's frost-free window runs about 173 days, from April 25 to October 15. White Sage needs about 90 days from sowing to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for White Sage.
Where to buy white sage seeds
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See it growing
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Growing White Sage in USDA zone 6b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a harvest.
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