This dense, semi-evergreen shrub ranges in height, depending on the amount of animal grazing and available moisture. The hairy, silver-gray leaves are narrow and wedge-shaped, with 3 to 5 teeth at the tip. The new growth is most attractive, so for a more refined look, prune out old stems periodically. The clusters of tiny pale yellow flowers are fairly inconspicuous. Use big sagebrush in full sun and well-drained soil, and be careful not to over water.
Artemisia tridentata (Big Sagebrush)
Artemisia tridentata
Big Sagebrush, Great Basin Sagebrush, Common Sagebrush, Blue Sagebrush, Mountain Sagebrush
This dense, semi-evergreen shrub ranges in height, depending on the amount of animal grazing and available moisture. The hairy, silver-gray leaves are narrow and wedge-shaped, with 3 to 5 teeth at the tip. The new growth is most attractive, so for a more refined look, prune out old stems periodically. The clusters of tiny pale yellow flowers are fairly inconspicuous. Use big sagebrush in full sun and well-drained soil, and be careful not to over water.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 5 (-20° F) |
| Flower Color | Creamy White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 3' - 15' (ft) |
| Spread | 3' - 10' (ft) |
| Spacing | 3' - 10' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers, Hedges and Screens |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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