Artemisia ludoviciana (Prairie Sage) 6-pack
Prairie sage Description:
Artemisia ludoviciana, commonly known as white sagebrush or silver wormwood, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and can grow up to 1-3 feet in height with a similar spread.
The leaves of Artemisia ludoviciana are silvery-gray in color and are finely divided into linear segments, giving the plant a delicate, lacy appearance. The leaves and stems have a strong, pleasant fragrance, similar to that of sage, and are commonly used in traditional medicine and herbal remedies.
The plant produces small, yellow flowers in the summer, but they are not particularly showy. Instead, the plant is prized for its ornamental value, with its silvery foliage adding a soft, textural element to garden borders, rock gardens, and xeriscape plantings.
Artemisia ludoviciana is drought-tolerant and thrives in dry, well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscaping. It's found throughout much of North America, growing in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, prairies, and open woodlands. In addition to its ornamental and medicinal uses, Artemisia ludoviciana also provides important habitat and food for a variety of insects and other wildlife.
Native Range:
Prairie sage is a widespread native plant with a range that covers nearly the entire continental United States.
Standard Plant Information:
Plant Height: 1' - 3'
Bloom Time: July - October
Preferred Habitat: Does well in full sun, in dry, open prairies and along roadsides.