Artemisia filifolia Sand sage (Compositae) Deciduous shrub

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Artemisia filifolia
Sand sage
Deciduous shrub
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The Artemisia filifolia plant species is found in Central and Southern N. America - Nebraska to Utah, Wyoming, Texas and Mexico. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sand sage.

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Latin Name:  Artemisia filifolia
Common Name:  Sand sage
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Torr.

Known Hazards:  Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people[222].

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy soils[164] in deserts[216] and dry plains[235].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a well-drained circumneutral or slightly alkaline loamy soil, preferring a warm sunny dry position. Established plants are drought tolerant[200]. Plants are longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil[245]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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