Artemisia tridentata Sage brush (Compositae) Evergreen shrub

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Artemisia tridentata
Sage brush
Evergreen shrub
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The Artemisia tridentata plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to California and Mexico, east to Nebraska. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sage brush. Some home gardeners know the variety as Seriphidium tridentatum. (Nutt.)W.A.Weber.

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Latin Name:  Artemisia tridentata
Common Name:  Sage brush
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Nutt.

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:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry plains and hills on calcareous soils[60]. Found on slightly acid and on alkaline soils[164].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a sunny position and a well-drained soil that is not too rich[1, 11]. Requires a lime-free soil[60]. There are a number of sub-species growing in different habitats from deep fertile soils to poor shallow ones[164]. Plants are longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil[245]. Established plants are very drought tolerant[200]. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun[K]. The plant is very aromatic, especially after rain[11, 182]. The pollen of this species is one of the main causes of hayfever in N. America[212]. 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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