Artemisia californica 'Canyon Gray'

Common Name:
California sagebrush
Plant Type:
Evergreen shrub
Family:
Asteraceae (The Sunflower Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
12 inches high, 8 feet or more
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Ground cover
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Grey/Silver
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to little watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

Low spreading form of California sagebrush was introduced by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Expanded (with moisture) leaves in winter are silvery green; summer leaves are narrow and silver if kept dry. Most natural forms of this shrub are more upright and rangy. This one stays low and makes a loose ground cover. Sun, good drainage, moderate to little watering.