Artemisia arenaria - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
3265
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 94 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002594
Common Names
- Sand Sagebrush
- Arenaria Sagebrush
- Sand Wormwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Artemisia arenaria (also called sand sagebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to western North America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States and Canada, and in the Great Basin and Mojave Deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia arenaria is a flowering plant native to Europe. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Artemisia arenaria are small, yellow-green in color, and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a long, thin shape. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Artemisia arenaria is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation can be done by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Artemisia arenaria
Artemisia arenaria is native to the Mediterranean region.
Artemisia arenaria FAQ
What type of plant is Artemisia arenaria?
Artemisia arenaria is a perennial herb.
Where is Artemisia arenaria found?
Artemisia arenaria is found in the western United States and Canada.
What is the scientific classification of Artemisia arenaria?
Artemisia arenaria is a member of the Asteraceae family and the genus Artemisia.
Species in the Artemisia genus
Artemisia koidzumii, Artemisia subulata, Artemisia igniaria, Artemisia keiskeana, Artemisia pedunculosa, Artemisia nivalis, Artemisia japonica, Artemisia nakaii, Artemisia arenaria, Artemisia alba, Artemisia macrocephala, Artemisia carruthii, Artemisia ludoviciana, Artemisia sericea, Artemisia sodiroi, Artemisia sinanensis, Artemisia divaricata, Artemisia princeps, Artemisia occidentalisinensis, Artemisia pedatifida, Artemisia umbelliformis, Artemisia dubia, Artemisia halophila, Artemisia haussknechtii, Artemisia gobica, Artemisia desertorum, Artemisia andersiana, Artemisia filifolia, Artemisia rupestris, Artemisia moorcroftiana, Artemisia viscidissima, Artemisia stricta, Artemisia serrata, Artemisia fulgens, Artemisia dolosa, Artemisia yongii, Artemisia jordanica, Artemisia mongolica, Artemisia taibaishanensis, Artemisia dalai-lamae, Artemisia papposa, Artemisia norvegica, Artemisia oxycephala, Artemisia hancei, Artemisia viridissima, Artemisia sericea, Artemisia granatensis, Artemisia tainingensis, Artemisia polybotryoidea, Artemisia franserioides,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:179218-1: Based on the initial data import