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Artemisia filifolia

Sand Sage

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Provides softness and movement in the landscape. Fragrant, threadlike leaves and stems, airy evergreen shrub is covered wiht white hairs giving it a silvery cast. Flowers inconspicuous. Fast to 3' tall and wide. Native to western plans and southwest. Grows in rocky or sandy soils 1-8000'. Full sun and well drained soils. Will tolerate sandy and clay soils.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Silver

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.