Artemisia californica, California Sagebrush
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A fast growing California native evergray California sagebrush in the sunflower family. Artemisia can grow up to eight feet high and four feet wide. The color of the leaves changes with the seasons. It is an olive green during the reading seasons and gray during the dry seasons. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.
It is best to prune after the plant flowers in the fall or early winter. The plant might not resprout if it is cut back to old wood and it is not recommended. You should cut back any stem that has leaves and buds. You can also pinch and light heading back anytime.
An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area. For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide.
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Family Name | Asteraceae |
Species Name | Artemisia californica |
Common Name | Sagebrush |
Native to | California and Baja California |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Height x Width | 4-6’ x 4-6’ |
Growth Habit | Upright, shrubby |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Sun Exposure | Full |
Water Requirement | Low |
Soil Type | Prefers well-draining but tolerates clay |
Flower Color | Yellow-green, not showy |
Flowering Months | Spring, Summer, Fall |
Evergreen/Deciduous | Late summer dormant |
Fragrant | Yes |
Cold Hardy to | 10 |
Attracts pollinators | Bees, Butterflies, Ladybugs, others |
Container Plant | No |
Erosion Control | Yes |
Bank Stabilization | Yes |
Fire Resistant | Yes |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Local plant | Yes |
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Cowboy Cologne, Artemisia californica
A fast growing California native evergray California sagebrush in the sunflower family. Artemisia can grow up to eight feet high and four feet wide. The color of the leaves changes with the seasons. It is an olive green during the reading seasons and gray during the dry seasons. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction.
It is best to prune after the plant flowers in the fall or early winter. The plant might not resprout if it is cut back to old wood and it is not recommended. You should cut back any stem that has leaves and buds. You can also pinch and light heading back anytime.
An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area. For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide.
Tongva - pawots
Kumeyaay - kwechash
Chumash - we'wey
Cahuilla - hulvel
Family Name | Asteraceae |
Species Name | Artemisia californica |
Common Name | Sagebrush |
Native to | California and Baja California |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Height x Width | 4-6’ x 4-6’ |
Growth Habit | Upright, shrubby |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Sun Exposure | Full |
Water Requirement | Low |
Soil Type | Prefers well-draining but tolerates clay |
Flower Color | Yellow-green, not showy |
Flowering Months | Spring, Summer, Fall |
Evergreen/Deciduous | Late summer dormant |
Fragrant | Yes |
Cold Hardy to | 10 |
Attracts pollinators | Bees, Butterflies, Ladybugs, others |
Container Plant | No |
Erosion Control | Yes |
Bank Stabilization | Yes |
Fire Resistant | Yes |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Local plant | Yes |