Description: With its aromatic fragrance and threadlike, silvery-green foliage, California Sagebrush (Artemesia californica) is a feast for the senses. This resilient, easy-to-grow shrub thrives in the toughest environments. It's a good choice for dry, sunny, and sloped areas. It tolerates nutrient-poor sandy soil, as long as it's well-draining.
California Sagebrush is extremely drought adapted; some summer water is optional but not required. A little pruning keeps it compact in the garden.
This important coastal scrub plant supports the California gnatcatcher and quail, as well as other bird and insect species.
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