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Silver Sagebrush
Artemisia cana
Silver Sagebrush
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A native shrub with narrow silver-gray aromatic leaves and inconspicuous yellow flowers in fall.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Fragrant.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Silver Sagebrush get?
About 4' tall and 4' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Silver Sagebrush need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Silver Sagebrush need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Silver Sagebrush grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Silver Sagebrush deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Silver Sagebrush in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Silver Sagebrush wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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