Artemisia californica 'Canyon Gray'

Also Known As

California Sagebrush
Canyon Gray Sagebrush
Coastal Sagebrush

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Artemisia californica 'Canyon Gray' plant details

Artemisia californica 'Canyon Gray' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia californica 'Canyon Gray'

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Uses: fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia californica 'Canyon Gray'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Artemisia californica is a dominant element of California's coastal scrub, a plant community full of the ripe, pungent smell of this wonderfully ubiquitous shrub. This selection from the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is prostrate and wide-spreading to 6' or more. Occasional pruning and a few deep summer waterings will suffice to counter its natural summer dormancy. Periodic hard pruning encourages a dense form. Hardy to 15F. California.