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David’s choice sagebrush (Artemisia pycnocephala 'David’s Choice') is a compact, silvery shrub with soft, velvety foliage. It was selected from native sagebrush at Point Reyes, north of San Francisco, and introduced by David Amme in 1980.
This drought-adapted plant thrives in well-drained, sandy soils and prefers coastal conditions, though it can handle partial shade inland. While its yellow flowers are inconspicuous, they can be trimmed back to maintain its neat, rounded form.
David’s choice sagebrush is an excellent choice for borders or as a groundcover, providing a striking contrast to darker green plants like Ceanothus or low-growing Iris. It also offers forage for wildlife, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.
Shrub
1 - 2 ft Tall
1 - 2 ft Wide
Mounding
Fast
Evergreen
Pleasant
Summer, Spring
Deer resistant, Groundcover
Full Sun
Low, Moderate
Easy
25
Fast
sandy, coarse-grained or other fast draining soils.
Soil PH: 5.0 - 8.0
4*, 5, 7*, 8*, 9*, 14*, 15, 16, 17, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22, 23, 24
Use with other species of coastal strand such as Verbena (Abronia spp.), Beach Morning Glory (Calystegia soldanella), Beach Evening-primrose (Camissioniopsis cheiranthifolia), Cobweb Thistle (Cirsium occidentale), Seaside Daisy (Erigeron glaucus), Coast Buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium), Seaside Golden Yarrow (Eriophyllum staechadifolium), Gumweed (Grindelia stricta), Lupine (Lupinus spp., and Silverweed Potentilla anserina)
Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant