A native California shrub with finely textured, aromatic silvery-green foliage and small yellow flowers in late summer. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and ideal for xeriscape landscapes.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–5′ tall × 4–6′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 7aZone 11b
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Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
wildlife benefiterosion controlwindbreak
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
'Powis Castle' is sometimes listed but is a hybrid (A. absinthium × A. arborescens); pure A. californica cultivars are less commonly named in horticulture, with plants typically sold as the species.
