Photo by Karl Gercens III
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Artemisia arborescens
Also Known As
- Sagebrush
- Wormwood
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Artemisia arborescens plant details
Artemisia arborescens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia arborescens
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia arborescens
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt and wind
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Native Sons
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Gardening facts about Artemisia arborescens plant
How to Grow Artemisia arborescens
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Great Basin Sagebrush
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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