Artemisia californica 'Canyon Gray'

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Canyon Gray Sagebrush

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

Description

This prostrate sage grows 3'-6' wide and 1' high with finely cut green gray foliage. This is a highly combustible plant.

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.