Habitat: Grasslands, disturbed areas and roadsides.
Description: Pale grey-green leaves that alternate. Top of the leaves feel like felt, covered in short white hair. Upper leaves shorter and narrower than lower leaves. Leaves have a very distinct smell.
Size: 60cm tall.
Fun Facts: Sage was used by First Nation's people to repel bed bugs, lice and fleas from their beds. It was also used as deoderant.
Source: Wilkinson, K. Wildflowers of Alberta: A Guide to Common Wildflowers and Other Herbaceous Plants. 1999. University of Alberta Press and Lone Pine Publishing