Fringed Sage
Fringed sage is a common native plant found from the plains to montane regions of Colorado. The leaves are strongly aromatic.
It grows as a short, mounding perennial with erect stems and silvery-grey, feathery leaves. Covering the plant is an abundance of silvery hairs giving it a silky grey-green appearance.
Flower clusters are very small, measuring a quarter inch in diameter and made up of numerous tiny disk flowers. Fringed sage blooms from July to August.
This is a great plant for naturalistic landscapes, and for contrasting foliage color among other small plants. It mixes well with wildflowers and native grasses, too.
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Fringed Sage
Fringed sage is a common native plant found from the plains to montane regions of Colorado. The leaves are strongly aromatic.
It grows as a short, mounding perennial with erect stems and silvery-grey, feathery leaves. Covering the plant is an abundance of silvery hairs giving it a silky grey-green appearance.
Flower clusters are very small, measuring a quarter inch in diameter and made up of numerous tiny disk flowers. Fringed sage blooms from July to August.
This is a great plant for naturalistic landscapes, and for contrasting foliage color among other small plants. It mixes well with wildflowers and native grasses, too.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Artemisia frigida
Pronunciation
ar-teh-MEEZ-ee-uh FRIH-jih-duh
Mature Height
6 to 15 in.
Mature Spread
18 to 24 in.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow, but inconspicuous
Bloom time
midsummer
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
central and western United States
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 10,000 ft.
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