Water Needs
Light Needs
Common Name
Big Sagebrush
Scientific Name
Artemisia tridentata
Botanical Pronunciation
ART-eh-ME-zee-ah tri-den-tah-ta
Plant Type
Large Shrubs
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Extremely drought tolerant
Blooms
Spring, Tiny yellow-green flowers
Growth Habit
Upright and round
Growth Rate
Moderate
Average Landscape Size
8' x 8'
Landscape Uses
Excellent for banks and slopes (erosion control), as a ground cover or hedge
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.
