Low Sagebrush

Low Sagebrush (Artemisia arbuscula) gives you that classic silvery sagebrush look in a much smaller package. Mountain and Wyoming Big Sagebrush can eventually become a large, woody shrub, Low Sagebrush stays compact and low to the ground, with soft silver-gray foliage that works beautifully along pathways, in park strips, and rock gardens.

Like its larger sagebrush relatives, the aromatic foliage has that unmistakable western sage scent when brushed or crushed. It thrives in full sun and dry, lean, well-drained soils and needs very little water once established.

If you love the look of Mountain Big Sagebrush but don’t have room for a large shrub—or simply want something tidier and lower-growing—Low Sagebrush is a great alternative. Pair it with native wildflowers and bunchgrasses for a natural Utah landscape that looks right at home.