Big Sagebrush, Great Basin Sagebrush, Common Sagebrush, Blue Sagebrush, Mountain Sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata (Big Sagebrush) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with gnarled branches clothed with highly aromatic, small, silky, silvery leaves, usually tipped with 3 teeth. The foliage emits sweet, pungent aroma when bruised. Tiny, yellow-green flowers appear in late summer, but they are quite inconspicuous. Big Sagebrush tends to develop a short, twisted trunk with age, becoming quite picturesque in the landscape. Native of the Great Basin region of the West, Big Sagebrush is a valuable forage plant for wildlife, particularly during the winter. In the landscape, it adds texture, light and contrast and offsets colorful plants.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| 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' - 15' (90cm - 4.6m) |
| Spread |
3' - 10' (90cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Pacific Northwest, Northeast, California, Midwest, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| 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' - 15' (90cm - 4.6m) |
| Spread |
3' - 10' (90cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Massachusetts, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Pacific Northwest, Northeast, California, Midwest, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Artemisia tridentata (Big Sagebrush) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Artemisia tridentata (Big Sagebrush) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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