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California Sagebrush

Artemisia Californica

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Overview

Artemisia californica, commonly known as California Sagebrush, is a hardy, native perennial shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, flourishing in USDA zones 7-10. This drought-tolerant plant exhibits feathery, silver-gray foliage and provides a pleasant sage fragrance. Ideal for xeriscaping, it's an excellent habitat plant, attracting wildlife while requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–3Type ShrubClimate Temperate
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — such as butterflies and small birds; attracting wildlife while requiring minimal maintenance once established
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — it's an excellent habitat plant; often reminiscent of sageCalifornia Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — attracting wildlife while requiring minimal maintenance once established; such as butterflies and, image 50California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — Regular trimming will also prevent the plant from becoming too woody.<br><br>Attracting native wildlifeCalifornia Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — the Artemisia californica demands minimal maintenance; is an indigenous perennial shrub that graces, image 58California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — shrub for full or half; its foliage also serves as food for various caterpillar speciesCalifornia Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — Esteemed for its fragrant; feathery leaves release a distinct aromatic scent when brushed or crushed+72

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–3

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — such as butterflies and small birds; attracting wildlife while requiring minimal maintenance once established
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — it's an excellent habitat plant; often reminiscent of sage
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — attracting wildlife while requiring minimal maintenance once established; such as butterflies and, image 50
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — Regular trimming will also prevent the plant from becoming too woody.<br><br>Attracting native wildlife
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — the Artemisia californica demands minimal maintenance; is an indigenous perennial shrub that graces, image 58
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — shrub for full or half; its foliage also serves as food for various caterpillar species
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — Esteemed for its fragrant; feathery leaves release a distinct aromatic scent when brushed or crushed
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — native perennial shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — Esteemed for its fragrant; feathery leaves release a distinct aromatic scent when brushed or crushed, image 52
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — It benefits from occasional pruning in late fall to maintain shape and promote robust new growth in, image 59
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — Its foliage also serves as food for various caterpillar species
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — It benefits from occasional pruning in late fall to maintain shape and promote robust new growth in, image 37
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — native perennial shrub reaching 2 to 3 feet in height; making it an ideal candidate for slopes and banks where
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — commonly known as California Sagebrush
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — promoting stability and resilience in arid environments.<br><br>With a hardiness zone range from 8 to 10; shrub
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — providing year-round visual interest and blending seamlessly into both formal and informal garden designs
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — making it an ideal candidate for slopes and banks where erosion control is sought; esteemed for its, image 55
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — the Artemisia californica demands minimal maintenance; is an indigenous perennial shrub that graces the coastal
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — This drought-tolerant plant exhibits feathery, silver-gray foliage and provides a pleasant sage fragrance; it
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — making it an ideal candidate for slopes and banks where erosion control is sought; esteemed for its fragrant
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — The California Sagebrush's root system is deep and extensive; it benefits from occasional pruning in, image 56
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — is an indigenous perennial shrub that graces the coastal chaparral and foothills of California; native perennial
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — such as butterflies and small birds
California Sagebrush (Artemisia Californica) — providing year-round visual interest and blending seamlessly into both formal and informal garden designs; the
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