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Artemisia tridentata
Also Known As
- Great Basin Sagebrush
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-8'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Artemisia tridentata plant details
Artemisia tridentata 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, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia tridentata
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia tridentata
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and wind
- Soil needs: alkaline, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Artemisia tridentata
By: Merikanto
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Artemisia tridentata plant
How to Grow Artemisia tridentata
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun -mostly 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
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Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun -mostly sun
- occasional -drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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