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Silver Sagebrush (Artemisia cana) is a beautiful sage with lovely blue foliage in the spring that fades to a silver color as the season progresses. This aromatic and soft foliage makes this Artemisia a lovely choice for landscapes. Silver Sagebrush is very drought tolerant and requires little water, making it a perfect xeric plant, but it will also tolerate some seasonal flooding. This plant slowly spreads by rhizomes and tolerates pruning (will grow back lusher) and even some hedging. Use Silver Sagebrush in xeric gardens or natural gardens and restoration projects.
Photo Credit: Matt Lavin
Silver Sagebrush
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish)
Mature Size: 3 - 5'
Spacing: 12 - 36" apart
Bloom Colors: Inconspicuous
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Soils: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Does not tolerate clay soils.
Plants in the Artemisia genus are host species for 45 known native pollinators. It also provides habitat for birds and small mammals and is considered a nurse plant, creating conditions that help other plants, such as native grasses and flowers to grow.