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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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask for low water use plants at your local nursery.