Sand Sagebrush

Sand Sagebrush (Artemisia filifolia) offers finely textured silver foliage that shimmers across the landscape, creating a soft yet sculptural presence. Naturally adapted to sandy dunes and sun-baked hills, it thrives with minimal care, making it an ideal anchor plant for xeric gardens and erosion-prone slopes. Its summer-to-autumn seedheads help stabilize soils and provide habitat structure, while the foliage releases a pleasant aroma in dry heat.

While unassuming in bloom, Sand Sagebrush is the silent hero of wildlife landscapes, offering shelter and forage for upland birds, small mammals, and even pronghorn. Plant it in drifts or mixed beds with native grasses and wildflowers or along the slopes of sandy rock gardens for a whimsical, easy-going addition to your native garden.