Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Artemisia

Species:

Artemisia arbuscula subsp. longiloba

Growth Characteristics

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

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 Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Low-severity fire stimulates new growth, but high-severity fire can reduce populations and allow annual grass invasion.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Light enhances germination. Seeds benefit from surface sowing with light exposure at cool temperatures around 15-20°C.

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