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PlantFiles: Western Sagebrush, Field Sagewort
Artemisia campestris subsp. caudata

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: campestris subsp. caudata

Synonym:Artemisia caudata
Synonym:Artemisia caudata var. calvens
Synonym:Artemisia forwoodii
Synonym:Oligosporus caudatus
Synonym:Oligosporus campestris subsp. caudatus

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Category:
Biennials
Herbs

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Pale Green
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Silver/Gray
Blue-Green

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral frostweed On Nov 30, 2006, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:

Western Sagebrush, Field Sagewort Artemisia campestris subsp. caudata is native to Texas and other States.

Positive Michaelp On Nov 12, 2003, Michaelp from Orange Springs, FL (Zone 8b) wrote:

Western Sagebrush was used for spiritual purposes and also as medicine. A tea from the leaves was used for lung ailments; for bruises and sores an external poultice can be made from the steamed herb. I have used it with success for asthma relief and to make a cleansing tea.



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