Artemisia tridentata subsp. tridentata

Artemisia

Asteraceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 5–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Basin big sagebrush is a hardy, drought-adapted shrub best suited to outdoor landscapes in western North America. Plant in full sun with well-drained, sandy or rocky soil and water deeply but infrequently once established. It requires very little supplemental care and is an excellent choice for native, xeriscape, or wildlife gardens.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Mature Height

18″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

60″

Watering Schedule

Every 14-21 Days Once Established • Deep, Infrequent Watering; Allow Soil To Dry Completely Between Waterings

Soil pH

6 – 8.2

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alberta

Arizona

British Columbia

California

Colorado

Idaho

Mexico Northwest

Montana

Nevada

New Mexico

New York

Oregon

Utah

Washington

Wyoming

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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