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California Sagebrush

$17.00
$17.00

Artemisia californica

Meet the ultimate California native! This silvery-green beauty is your drought-tolerant dream come true. California Sagebrush creates stunning textural contrast with its soft, aromatic foliage that releases a heavenly sage scent when brushed against. Perfect for slopes, borders, or anywhere you want that authentic California chaparral vibe. Wildlife absolutely loves it - butterflies, birds, and beneficial insects flock to this hardy superstar. Plus, it's virtually maintenance-free once established!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Easy
Mature Width: 4 ft
Mature Height: 1 - 8 ft
Form:

  • Mounding
  • Rounded
  • Spreading

Growth Rate: 

  • Fast

Sunlight:

  • Full sun

Soil Drainage:

  • Fast-draining
  • Medium-draining
  • Slow-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Low
  • Very Low

Summer Irrigation: Max 1x/month once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Bats
  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Bank Stabilization
  • Deer resistant
  • Groundcover

Flower Color:

  • Cream
  • Yellow
  • White

Flowering Season:

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Fragrance:

  • Pleasant