Boreal Sagebrush
Artemisia norvegica subsp. saxatilis
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, Japan, Kuril Is., Russia, United States
GBIF: Dean Lyons
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Artemisia
- Species:
- Artemisia norvegica subsp. saxatilis
- USDA Symbol:
- ARAR9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, greenish-yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Old World Swallowtail (Papilio machaon)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, herbivorous insects
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- typically found in alpine and subalpine regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination. Surface sow seeds and maintain cool temperatures around 15-18°C for best results.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: The plant is found from the arctic regions of North America south through the high mountain ranges of the United States.
Source: npn.rngr.net