White Mugwort

Carried by 2 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

White Mugwort (Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. albula) is a common native perennial herb that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow in dry and sandy and rocky places, at elevations from 0-4600 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Cream, White, Yellow

Flowering season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Special uses

Deer resistant, Groundcover, Lawn alternative

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Moderate

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast

Sunset Zones

2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 8*, 9*, 10*, 11, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Dry, sandy and rocky places

Wildlife supported

Bats

Birds

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 22 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Animomyia smithii

Painted Tiger Moth

Arachnis picta

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Sagebush Defoliator

Aroga websteri

Alternative names

Common names:

White Sagebrush

Sources

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