Big Sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Medium to large shrub common to Utah and the Intermountain West. Small blue-gray leaves are characterized by three lobes on the tips. Flowers are small and very inconspicuous. Very tolerant of many soil types. Overwatering can cause excessive growth.
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.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 3-15' tall x 3-10' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Blue-green, Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jun
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: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
