Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Artemisia

Species:

Artemisia cana subsp. cana

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, browse for deer and elk

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

silvery-gray persisting

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire. Moderate fire tolerance with ability to colonize burned areas through wind-dispersed seeds.

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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; surface sow or barely cover. Germination can be erratic.

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