Black Sagebrush
Artemisia nova
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Evergreen, woody shrub native to the western United States. Elongated leaves with 3-lobed tips are more gray than green. Similar in appearance to A. tridentata except for more compact form. Inconspicuous yellow flowers bloom during the summer. Bark is colored black. Plant in well-drained soils and do not overwater. Works will in informal dry landscape areas.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Special Considerations: This plant most likely died from too much shade in the dessert yard.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-24" tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Fall
Bloom Period: Sep - Oct
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 6
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Not on display
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Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Plant in a sunny, dry area.
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