Artemisia tridentata
Big Basin Sagebrush
Description
Native 1500-10000' elevation across the Great Basin. Not happy in the low desert. Rough shaggy bark, irregular form. Dense, semi-evergreen, 2-8' tall. Hairy, silvery gray leaves, narrow and wedge shaped. Full sun, Well drained sites. Very rugged. Strongly aromatic foliage. Flowers are inconspicuous.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Parking Lot, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.