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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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