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    Artemisia pycnocephala

    Also Known As

    • Beach Sagebrush
    • Sandhill Sage

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Artemisia pycnocephala plant details

    Artemisia pycnocephala is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with blue foliage. In spring cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 pycnocephala

    Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia pycnocephala

    USDA Zones: 8a - 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

    This perennial grows to 1-2' tall and 3' wide and has soft, silvery foliage. Sandhill sage thrives in coastal climates and looks great planted alongside coast buckwheat, seaside daisy, salvias, and California poppies. To keep this sage looking fresh, pinch branch tips. Native to California and is also found outside of California, but is confined to western North America. Bees and other pollinators are attracted to the minute composite flowers. Miwok has inserted beach sagewort into their nostrils to cure headaches and clear sinuses. The women have tied bundles of leaves around their bodies to promote blood circulation after childbirth. Coast Miwok has used beach sagewort to treat stomach aches, fevers and eye ailments. Found in coastal sand dunes. Communitites located in Coastal Strand Between 0 and 656 feet.

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    Gardening facts about Artemisia pycnocephala plant

    How to Grow Artemisia pycnocephala

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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