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Big Sagebrush
Scientific Name: Artemisia tridentata Nutt.
Synonym: Seriphidium tridentatum
Family: Asteraceae

Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 20. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: All zones USDA: 4-9 Heat Tolerance: Questionable in the low deserts Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Mexico (Baja California), USA (Rocky Mountains) Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, 3 to 10 feet tall (0.9 to 3 m) or more, 6 feet spread (1.8 m) Watering Needs: Little water Propagation: Seeds, cuttings in late summer

Blooming Habits:
Very small tubular yellowish flowers