California sagebrush
Artemisia californica
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well California sagebrush grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.