Artemisia tridentata

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Big Basin Sagebrush

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

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:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers