Tall Mountain Sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata
(also known as Big sagebrush, Big sage, Great Basin sagebrush, Wormwood, Mugwort)
zones 3-6
100 seeds
This is a large family with many members. The species we collect, Artemisia tridentata, is the state flower of Nevada. This native shrub is quite variable in height depending on growing conditions, but can reach heights of eight feet tall. It has the broadest of ecological tolerance and can survive under the greatest range of environmental conditions. The leaves of Tall Mountain Sagebrush have a number of “design features” to maximize water efficiency. Thus the plant retains some manner of foliage year-long and is a source of winter interest to a landscape.
Tall Mountain Sagebrush can be distinguished from other species in the Artemisia family by its large size and leaves that end with three terminal “teeth”. It should not be confused with garden sage. The plants are not closely related. It is a valuable food for some wildlife, including elk, mule deer, and moose, and provides nesting spots for smaller wildlife. Native Americans extracted a light yellow dye from this plant.
Stratify the seeds in a warm area for 30 days, and then refrigerate for 30 days. Move to warm soil for germination by sprinkling the tiny seeds on the soil surface and gently tamping them in. Keep moist and warm until germination. When seedlings attain a height of 4 inches, transplant them to the garden 2 feet apart. Sagebrush is tolerant of high elevations, poor soil, and drought.
Artemisia tridentata
(also known as Big sagebrush, Big sage, Great Basin sagebrush, Wormwood, Mugwort)
zones 3-6
100 seeds
This is a large family with many members. The species we collect, Artemisia tridentata, is the state flower of Nevada. This native shrub is quite variable in height depending on growing conditions, but can reach heights of eight feet tall. It has the broadest of ecological tolerance and can survive under the greatest range of environmental conditions. The leaves of Tall Mountain Sagebrush have a number of “design features” to maximize water efficiency. Thus the plant retains some manner of foliage year-long and is a source of winter interest to a landscape.
Tall Mountain Sagebrush can be distinguished from other species in the Artemisia family by its large size and leaves that end with three terminal “teeth”. It should not be confused with garden sage. The plants are not closely related. It is a valuable food for some wildlife, including elk, mule deer, and moose, and provides nesting spots for smaller wildlife. Native Americans extracted a light yellow dye from this plant.
Stratify the seeds in a warm area for 30 days, and then refrigerate for 30 days. Move to warm soil for germination by sprinkling the tiny seeds on the soil surface and gently tamping them in. Keep moist and warm until germination. When seedlings attain a height of 4 inches, transplant them to the garden 2 feet apart. Sagebrush is tolerant of high elevations, poor soil, and drought.
Artemisia tridentata
(also known as Big sagebrush, Big sage, Great Basin sagebrush, Wormwood, Mugwort)
zones 3-6
100 seeds
This is a large family with many members. The species we collect, Artemisia tridentata, is the state flower of Nevada. This native shrub is quite variable in height depending on growing conditions, but can reach heights of eight feet tall. It has the broadest of ecological tolerance and can survive under the greatest range of environmental conditions. The leaves of Tall Mountain Sagebrush have a number of “design features” to maximize water efficiency. Thus the plant retains some manner of foliage year-long and is a source of winter interest to a landscape.
Tall Mountain Sagebrush can be distinguished from other species in the Artemisia family by its large size and leaves that end with three terminal “teeth”. It should not be confused with garden sage. The plants are not closely related. It is a valuable food for some wildlife, including elk, mule deer, and moose, and provides nesting spots for smaller wildlife. Native Americans extracted a light yellow dye from this plant.
Stratify the seeds in a warm area for 30 days, and then refrigerate for 30 days. Move to warm soil for germination by sprinkling the tiny seeds on the soil surface and gently tamping them in. Keep moist and warm until germination. When seedlings attain a height of 4 inches, transplant them to the garden 2 feet apart. Sagebrush is tolerant of high elevations, poor soil, and drought.