Fringed Sagebrush (Artemisia frigida) is an attractive addition to any xeric or waterwise planting and the definition of low maintenance! It will tolerate poor to moderately fertile soils, full sun to partial shade, elevations between 3,000 and 11,000 feet, and is very drought tolerant. Despite being one of the toughest plants out there, Fringed Sagebrush is a petite and delicate-looking plant that sports a soft mat of green and silvery foliage. It has a very compact growth habit when young, which can be maintained by pruning and shaping as it gets older.
Fringed Sagebrush
Native to Cache County: Yes
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish)
Mature Size: 12 - 18" tall
Spacing: 1' apart
Bloom Colors: Green/Yellow (inconspicuous)
Bloom Season: July-August
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: No
Soils: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
Plants in the Artemisia family are host species for 45 known native pollinators in the Cache Valley area. Sagebrush also provides habitat for birds and small animals and is considered a nurse plant, helping provide conditions for other native plants, such as grasses and wildflowers, to grow.