Island Sagebrush
Artemisia nesiotica
Sula Vanderplank
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Artemisia
- Species:
- Artemisia nesiotica
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Aseptis susquesa, Bucculatrix koebelella, Cheteoscelis faseolaria, Coleophora sp. E, Eupithecia acutipennis, Lasionycta ochracea, Miodera stigmata, Pero macdunnoughi, Phaneta pallidarcis, Plataea personaria, Ptycerata sp., Synchlora erata, Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Channel Islands, adapted to coastal conditions