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Big Sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata
Flower Color
None
Water Needs
Low
Growth Habit
Upright and round
Growth Rate
Moderate
Average Landscape Size
6' wide, 6' tall
USDA Hardiness Zone
4a (-30 to -25F)
Care Information
Plant in deep rocky soil. Native to higher elevations of Washington County. Periodic pruning to remove old stems rejuvenates the plant. Susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet.
Gardener's Notes
Extremely drought tolerant
Landscape Uses
Excellent for banks and slopes (erosion control), as a ground cover or hedge