Artemisia tridentata var. tridentata (Basin Big Sagebrush)
Artemisia tridentata var. tridentata (Basin Big Sagebrush)
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(Asteraceae)
Artemisia tridentata tridentata; Basin Big is the largest of the big sagebrush, growing up to 15ft tall under the right conditions but normally around 4-6 ft tall. Plants usually have a large singular trunk, uneven-topped branches and loosely branching flowering stems throughout the crown. Usually at lower elevations than other Big sagebrush, it does overlap often with Wyoming Big in range and elevation, but is much larger, with Wyoming averaging around 3 ft. Perfect for increasing plant and wildlife biodiversity, revegetation, native yards, erosion control, drought tolerance and more. This large shrub can provide a nice backdrop for flowers and ornamental grasses, a screen along a roadside fence, or dominate a section of yard to provide a wildlife sanctuary. Very aromatic as you would expect from an Artemisia. Growing up to 15ft tall. Hardy 4-9.
Collected In: Summit County, Utah
Wild or Homegrown: Wild
Seasonality: Evergreen, Autumn bloom
Germination: No pre-treatment required. Sow on the surface or up to 1/8" deep then cover with a thin layer of sand. Surface broadcasting onto snow or soil in the Fall or early Winter and then pressing down or raking the seed into the soil produces the best results. Seedlings are easy to establish but don't tolerate root disturbance and might need some protection from predators
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