Sand Sagebrush, Silver Sagebrush, Silvery Wormwood, Sand Sage
Graceful and windswept-looking, Artemisia filifolia (Sand Sagebrush) is a compact semi-evergreen shrub with pleasantly aromatic, feathery, silver-blue foliage. The arching, slender leaves are long and narrow and emits a sweetly pungent aroma when bruised. Tiny, pale yellow flowers appear in spring and fall, but they are quite inconspicuous. They are followed by seeds which are an important food source for sharptail grouse and other birds. Native to the western plains and much of the Southwest, Sand Sagebrush thrives in deep sandy soils. It is useful for erosion control. It can also be used as an informal hedge or a versatile background for colorful flowering plants. Evergreen except in times of extreme drought.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Artemisia |
| Common names | Sagebrush |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Midwest, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Northeast, Oklahoma, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, Texas, United States, Utah, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Artemisia |
| Common names | Sagebrush |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Midwest, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Northeast, Oklahoma, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, Texas, United States, Utah, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Artemisia filifolia (Sand Sagebrush) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisia filifolia (Sand Sagebrush) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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