{"product_id":"artemisia-tridentata-big-sagebrush-asteraceae","title":"Big Sagebrush","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBig Sagebrush\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtemisia tridentata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpokane Native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Zone 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 8’ wide x 8' tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers Color: Yellow (July-October)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value:  Critical habitat for sage grouse and other sagebrush-dependent species; seeds eaten by birds and small mammals; provides cover for deer, elk, and pronghorn; hosts various butterflies and moths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Sagebrush is an iconic native evergreen shrub that can grow as a small to tall shrub, occasionally reaching tree-like proportions up to 8 feet tall and wide. It thrives in full sun and extremely dry conditions, making it one of the most drought-tolerant plants in the Spokane region. This hardy species prefers well-drained soils and is perfectly adapted to slopes, dry hillsides, and open areas. It's a defining plant of the high desert ecosystem, dominating vast areas of the intermountain West.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aromatic silvery-gray foliage is the plant's most distinctive feature, creating a soft, silvery appearance in the landscape. The leaves are wedge-shaped with three tiny teeth at the tip (hence 'tridentata'), and covered with fine hairs that give them their characteristic gray color and sweet, pungent sage aroma that permeates the air, especially after rain. Small yellow flowers appear in late summer through fall in narrow, spike-like clusters. The shaggy, shredding bark adds textural interest, and the plant maintains its silvery foliage year-round.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Sagebrush is ecologically crucial, serving as critical habitat for sage grouse, pygmy rabbits, and over 350 species of sagebrush-dependent wildlife. It provides essential winter browse for deer, elk, and pronghorn when other food is scarce. Seeds feed numerous bird species and small mammals. The plant hosts various specialist butterflies and moths. Indigenous peoples and early settlers used sagebrush extensively—the aromatic leaves for ceremonial purposes, medicinal teas to treat colds and digestive issues, and the wood for fuel. The plant's essential oils have antimicrobial properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig Sagebrush is ideal for xeric landscapes, native plant gardens, slopes, and naturalized areas where its silvery foliage creates dramatic contrast. It works beautifully for erosion control and habitat restoration. Excellent companions include native grasses (bluebunch wheatgrass, Idaho fescue), rabbitbrush, bitterbrush, and wildflowers. The aromatic foliage makes it deer-resistant. IMPORTANT: This plant is prone to fire—plant wisely and maintain adequate defensible space around structures. Its cultural and ecological significance makes it a cornerstone species for authentic Spokane-area native landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-b1a9e60d-7fff-7bd1-2b62-009e71accfb4\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-25_193355.png?v=1766720056\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seven Oaks Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":49967207153897,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Artemisiatridentata-BigSagebrush-habit.png?v=1766985007","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/products\/artemisia-tridentata-big-sagebrush-asteraceae","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}