Coastal Sagewort

Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice'

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Overview

Artemisia pycnocephala 'David's Choice', a Coastal Sagewort, is a compact, evergreen perennial featuring fine, silvery-gray foliage and a mounding habit, growing up to 1-2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. Ideally suited for coastal gardens with its drought tolerance and preference for full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil. Its soft textured leaves provide a striking contrast in water-wise landscapes and rockeries. Hardy to USDA Zone 7.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 5–5

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — evergreen perennial featuring fine

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — evergreen perennial featuring fine

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — it thrives in well-drained soil

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — This herbaceous perennial

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — growing up to 1-2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — Ideally suited for coastal gardens with its drought tolerance and preference for full sun

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — Its soft textured leaves provide a striking contrast in water-wise landscapes and rockeries

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 5–5

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — silvery-gray foliage and a mounding habit

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — evergreen perennial featuring fine

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — it thrives in well-drained soil

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — This herbaceous perennial

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — growing up to 1-2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — Ideally suited for coastal gardens with its drought tolerance and preference for full sun

Coastal Sagewort (Artemisia Pycnocephala 'David's Choice') — Its soft textured leaves provide a striking contrast in water-wise landscapes and rockeries

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