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Sand Sagebrush, Sand Sage, Threadleaf Sagebrush
Artemisia filifolia

Soft, thread-like, aromatic foliage. Drought-tolerant. Good plant for erosion control. Generally does not need pruning--do not shear. Pollen is an allergen.

• Plant type: Perennial, Native
• Maintenance level: Medium, Low
• Water requirement: Low
• Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
• Height range: 3–5 Feet
• Width range: 2–4 Feet
• Canopy value: 7 ft²
• Growth rate: Medium
• Seasonal habit: Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen
• Flower color: Yellow
• Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
• Fruit color: Grey
• General foliage color: Blue, Grey, Green
• Hardiness cold tolerance: -20 °F
• Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Rocky, Well Drained, Dry
• Native location: Southwestern U.S. [Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming], Northern Mexico.
• PH preference: Neutral, Not Particular
• Sunset zones: A1, A2, A3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, H1, H2
• USDA hardiness zone: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

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