Artemisia californica - California Sagebrush (Plant)

Strongly scented foliage distinguishes this widespread plant of the coastal sage scrub. Fine, silver leaf texture provides contrast when planted with compatible evergreens. Recommended for erosion control. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Artemisia californica Common Name California Sagebrush Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Green Flowering Months August, September, October, November Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 4ft. x 4ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Upright, Open, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Central Western CA, Southwestern CA; n Baja CA Natural Habitat Coastal scrub, chaparral, open woodland; below 2,600' Specialty Features Erosion Control Aromatic Deer Resistant Local Plants