Photo by Forestfarm
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Artemisia cana
Also Known As
- Silver Sagebrush
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Artemisia cana plant details
Artemisia cana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with blue and white 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. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia cana
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and white
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: fragrant foliage
GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia cana
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Artemisia cana plant
How to Grow Artemisia cana
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Prairie Sagebrush
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Beach Sagebrush, Sandhill Sage
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
aka Artemisia versicolor 'Sea Foam', Curlicue Sage, Curlicue Wormwood
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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