Artemisia californica 'Montara' - Montara Sagebrush (Plant)

Dense silvery mounds of soft, aromatic foliage combine well with darker evergreen shrubs. Trim once a year to keep a fresh appearance. Excellent for erosion control or parkway plantings. Tolerates clay soils. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Artemisia californica 'Montara' Common Name Montara Sagebrush Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Green Flowering Months August, September, October, November Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 2ft. x 6ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered N/A Growth Habit Mounding, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden Natural Habitat Coastal scrub, chaparral, open woodland; below 2,600' Specialty Features Parkways Aromatic Erosion Control Deer Resistant