Big Basin Sagebrush
Artemisia Tridentata
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
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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