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Artemisia ludoviciana

Common Name: Prairie Sage

Artemisia ludoviciana, commonly known as Prairie Sage or White Sage, is a perennial herb that typically grows 1 to 3 feet tall. It features slender, silvery-gray leaves and produces small, yellowish-white flowers arranged in dense, spike-like clusters from late summer to early fall. This species thrives in prairies and along roadsides, preferring well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Prairie Sage has been traditionally used by Native American tribes for medicinal and ceremonial purposes. In landscaping, it is valued for its aromatic foliage, drought tolerance, and ability to serve as a groundcover or accent plant in native plant gardens.

Characteristics

Product Form Plant, Seed
Type Forb
Sun Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Loam, Sand/Gravel, Calcareous
Moisture Dry, Mesic
Average Max Height (inches) 30
Suggested Plant Spacing (inches) 60
Bloom month(s) July, August, September, October
Bloom Color or Type Yellow
Dominance High

Range Maps

Artemisia Ludoviciana Usa Range Map
Artemisia Ludoviciana Mn Range Map

Sowing Information

For most homeowners, the recommended method is to hand-broadcast seed at a minimum rate of 16–64 PLS (Pure Live Seed) ounces per acre. To ensure even coverage, broadcast the seed in perpendicular passes across the site. Grass seed should be broadcast first and lightly raked into the soil. Afterward, apply a light mulch layer using clean, seed-free straw or, preferably, our native Little Bluestem straw, available at our retail garden centers. Once mulching is complete, broadcast native wildflower seed over the area without raking it in. A good rainfall or thorough watering will provide sufficient soil contact for successful germination.

Planting Information

Dig a hole in your planting site slightly larger than the plant’s root system. When placing the plant into the hole, ensure that the soil line remains consistent with its original level in the pot. Fill in around the roots with the excavated soil, gently firming it to eliminate air pockets. Water the plant thoroughly the same day to promote successful establishment.
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