Big Sagebrush

Artemisia tridentata

SKU #49352
4-10

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Drought tolerant when established
SIZE: Highly variable, reaching 3 to 15 ft. tall, up to 10 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-10

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Description Native to arid regions of western North America, this extremely drought-tolerant plant has small, silvery, aromatic leaves. Excellent for naturalized areas where it is a food source for grazers, pollinators, and birds, especially sage grouse. Evergreen.
Bloom Time Late summer and fall
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Waterwise, North American Native, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds
Problems/Solutions Drought Tolerant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Gray-green
Care Instructions Provide well-draining soil. Adapted to lean, rocky soil in open areas, plains, hillsides, and slopes. Water deeply, occasionally in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Drought-tolerant once established. Trim as desired to control size.
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DescriptionNative to arid regions of western North America, this extremely drought-tolerant plant has small, silvery, aromatic leaves. Excellent for naturalized areas where it is a food source for grazers, pollinators, and birds, especially sage grouse. Evergreen.
Bloom TimeLate summer and fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesWaterwise, North American Native, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds
Problems/SolutionsDrought Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Style
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGray-green
Care
Care InstructionsProvide well-draining soil. Adapted to lean, rocky soil in open areas, plains, hillsides, and slopes. Water deeply, occasionally in the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Drought-tolerant once established. Trim as desired to control size.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.