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fringed sagebrush

fringed sagebrush

Artemisia frigida

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 2bZone 9b

A low-growing, aromatic sagebrush with finely divided silvery-green foliage and small yellow flowers. Extremely drought-tolerant and ideal for xeriscape gardens and arid regions.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–2′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 2bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9b

pH Range

79
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7 to 9

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

erosion controlmedicinalwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed