Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Artemisia

Species:

Artemisia arbuscula subsp. longicaulis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, sage grouse

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

Low fire tolerance compared to other sagebrush taxa. Generally killed by fire and slow to reestablish from seed, requiring decades for full recovery in native communities.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and cool temperatures. Surface sow and do not cover deeply.

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