Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Dwarf Sagebrush (Artemisia arbuscula ssp. arbuscula) is a native shrub that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in clay soil slopes, at elevations from 4900-12500 feet.

Plant type

Shrub

Size

1 ft Tall

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Color

Cream, White, Yellow

Flowering season

Summer

Special uses

Groundcover

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Moderate

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Slow

Sunset Zones

1, 2*, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Site type

Clay soil slopes

Birds
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 19 likely

Confirmed Likely

Painted Tiger Moth

Arachnis picta

Aseptis characta

Aseptis susquesa

Epiblema benignatum