Artemisia filifolia

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Artemisia filifolia

Sand Sage

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Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

Description

Provides softness and movement in the landscape. Fragrant, threadlike leaves and stems, airy evergreen shrub is covered wiht white hairs giving it a silvery cast. Flowers inconspicuous. Fast to 3' tall and wide. Native to western plans and southwest. Grows in rocky or sandy soils 1-8000'. Full sun and well drained soils. Will tolerate sandy and clay soils.

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Silver

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Foundation, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Erosion Control

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.