Job's Nursery and Pumpkin Patch LLC

Helping Tri-City Gardeners Grow Since 1940!

Job's Nursery LLC is a family owned nursery and tree farm that offers a wide selection of outdoor plants that are hardy for our area. We are located just north of Pasco on Columbia River Road.  It's a short trip to a beautiful location to escape the hustle and bustle of your everyday life.

 

 

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Artemisia, Big Sagebrush

Artemisia tridentata

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Artemisia, Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) at Job's Nursery

Artemisia, Big Sagebrush

Artemisia, Big Sagebrush

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Artemisia, Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) at Job's Nursery

Artemisia, Big Sagebrush foliage

Artemisia, Big Sagebrush foliage

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Artemisia, Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) at Job's Nursery

Artemisia, Big Sagebrush

Artemisia, Big Sagebrush

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  6 feet

Spread:  5 feet

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Other Names:  Sage Brush

Description:

A large growing woody shrub needing full sun and room to spread; fine silvery foliage for a great landscape contrast; does best in poor, dry soils, an ideal planting for adverse conditions where little else will grow

Ornamental Features

Artemisia, Big Sagebrush has attractive grayish green deciduous foliage on a plant with an upright spreading habit of growth. The small fuzzy lobed leaves are highly ornamental but do not develop any appreciable fall color.

Landscape Attributes

Artemisia, Big Sagebrush is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which can make it a great accent feature on this basis alone.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

  • Spreading
  • Self-Seeding

Artemisia, Big Sagebrush is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • General Garden Use
  • Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Planting & Growing

Artemisia, Big Sagebrush will grow to be about 6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 5 feet. It has a low canopy, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.

This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. This plant does not require much in the way of fertilizing once established. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for clay, alkaline soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is native to parts of North America. It can be propagated by division.

Special Attributes

Watering depends on soil, winds & temperatures.

 
 
Hardiness Zone  Plant Height  Minimum Sunlight  Soil pH Preference 
Characteristics
Massing  Garden  Naturalizing 
Applications
Foliage Color  Texture  Deer Resistant 
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