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Big Basin Sagebrush

Artemisia Tridentata

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Overview

Artemisia tridentata, commonly known as Big Basin Sagebrush, is an aromatic shrub reaching 4-6 feet tall and 6-10 feet wide. Its silvery-green foliage has a distinctive three-pronged tip, with a rugged, adaptable nature favoring well-drained soils in USDA zones 4-9. This drought-resistant perennial provides year-round interest and is integral to native and xeric landscapes, supporting local wildlife and offering erosion control.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 4–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — allowing for an expansive

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — This drought-resistant perennial provides year-round interest and is integral to native and xeric landscapes; is a
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — rounded growth habit.<br><br>This shrub is well-known for its aromatic
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — commonly known as Big Basin Sagebrush
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — thriving in well-draining conditions with full sun exposure; supporting local wildlife and offering erosion control
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — quintessential to the arid landscapes of the Western United States
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — shrub for full or half; thus contributing to the ecological health of the garden
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — Mature specimens typically reach heights between 2 to 4 feet
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — with a similar or slightly greater spread
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — thus contributing to the ecological health of the garden; shrub for full or half, image 69
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — it's imperative to note that the Big Basin Sagebrush is highly adaptable to a range of soils; shrub with yellow
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — the plant's foliage releases a unique
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — commonly known as Big Basin Sagebrush; adaptable nature favoring well-drained soils in USDA zones 4-9, image 49
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — shrub with yellow blooms
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — commonly known as Big Basin Sagebrush; adaptable nature favoring well-drained soils in USDA zones 4-9
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — earthy fragrance especially evident after rainfall
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — the plant's foliage releases a unique; rounded growth habit.<br><br>This shrub is well-known for its aromatic
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — adaptable nature favoring well-drained soils in USDA zones 4-9; commonly known as Big Basin Sagebrush, image 52
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — thriving in well-draining conditions with full sun exposure
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — earthy fragrance especially evident after rainfall; providing shelter and food for local wildlife, image 65
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — providing shelter and food for local wildlife; earthy fragrance especially evident after rainfall
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — adaptable nature favoring well-drained soils in USDA zones 4-9; commonly known as Big Basin Sagebrush
Big Basin Sagebrush (Artemisia Tridentata) — This drought-resistant perennial provides year-round interest and is integral to native and xeric, image 53
Artemisia Tridentata
Artemisia Tridentata
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