Artemisia suksdorfii
$6.60 – $7.30
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Coastal Mugwort
Native to the bluffs and rocky beaches of coastal California, this rhizomatous perennial herb grows from 1.5″ – 3″ tall and spreads to form a thick stand.
The plant forms dense clusters of yellow-green flowers which bloom in the summer. The fragrant foliage has a silvery felted appearance.
Cut to the ground annually for fresh spring regrowth.
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Dry, Light, Moderate
Soil: Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Ecological Value | Artemisia species are used as food plants by the larvae of a number of butterfly species. |
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Container | D-16-O, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S |
Historical Uses | Plants dried and hung in houses for fresh scents. |
Distribution | Native to coastal regions from British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and northern California as far south as Sonoma County, with isolated populations on Santa Catalina Island |
Elevation | Between 0 and 984 feet |
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Habitat | It grows in seasonal drainages near the ocean. |