Artemisia filifolia |
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Sand Sage |
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
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.