Artemisia pycnocephala |
+ Add |
Sandhill Sage, Coast Sagebrush |
Description
This shrub will grow anywhere from 1'-3' tall and has small gray leaves accented by yellow flowers that bloom in spring. This mounding shrub tolerates salt spray and prefers full sun. Foliage is very fine textured so plant near entryway to appreciate it. Yellow flowers bloom in spring but the focal feature of this plant is the foliage.
-
Anatomy
-
Culture
-
Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.