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Mountain Big Sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata var. vaseyana
Mountain Big Sagebrush
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A native shrub that grows in an upright form, with active growth during the spring, summer, fall. Leaves are gray-green and deciduous. Very similar in appearance to Artemisia tridentata var. tridentata, but is generally shorter with slightly wider leaves.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Mountain Big Sagebrush get?
About 3' tall and 3' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Mountain Big Sagebrush need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Mountain Big Sagebrush need?
Low water use.
Will Mountain Big Sagebrush grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 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.
Where can I buy Mountain Big 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 Mountain Big 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.