Fringed Sagebrush
Artemisia frigida
Also listed as Absinthium frigidum
Also known as Fringed Sagewort, Prairie Sagewort, Prairie Sagebrush
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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.
Why grow it
Fringed sagebrush is notably more compact and finer-textured than many native sagebrush species, making it useful where space is limited or where softer foliage is desired in xeriscape plantings. It establishes readily in poor, well-drained soils across cold and arid regions where many ornamentals struggle, and its small yellow flowers provide late-season color when other native shrubs have finished blooming.
Watch out for
This species prefers full sun and lean soil; rich, amended soils or partial shade often result in leggy, sparse growth. It performs poorly in humid climates or where soil remains moist for extended periods, so garden placement should account for drainage and air circulation rather than treating it as universally hardy.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Fringed Sagebrush grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Fringed sagebrush is notably more compact and finer-textured than many native sagebrush species, making it useful where space is limited or where softer foliage is desired in xeriscape plantings. It establishes readily in poor, well-drained soils across cold and arid regions where many ornamentals struggle, and its small yellow flowers provide late-season color when other native shrubs have finished blooming.
Watch out for
This species prefers full sun and lean soil; rich, amended soils or partial shade often result in leggy, sparse growth. It performs poorly in humid climates or where soil remains moist for extended periods, so garden placement should account for drainage and air circulation rather than treating it as universally hardy.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Seasonality
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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