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Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) is a popular sage variety that features gnarled branches and fragrant, silvery leaves. The twisted trunk and arms it develops with age make it an excellent focal point in a dry planting surrounded by colorful plants and flowers. Place Big Sagebrush as a specimen plant in xeric gardens, naturalized settings or prairie plantings, or on banks and slopes for erosion control. It appreciates less disturbance and will do better in a less manicured garden setting. Big Sagebrush is highly tolerant of urban pollution and can be planted in difficult city sites.
Big Sagebrush
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish)
Mature Size: 3 - 15' tall and wide
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 6
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Soils: Tolerant of many soil types as long as they are well-drained.
Plants in the Artemisia genus are host species for 45 known native pollinators in the Cache Valley area. Sagebrush also provides a winter food source for many animals and habitat for several bird species.