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Artemisia tridentata

Big Basin Sagebrush

Plant photo of: Artemisia tridentata
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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Native 1500-10000' across the Great Basin Not happy in the low desert. Rough shaggy bark, irregular form. Dense, semi-evergreen 2-8'. Hairy silvery grey 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'

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

Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

n/a

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

The best time of day to water is in the early morning when there is no wind or hot drying sun.