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White sagebrush

Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. mexicana

White sagebrush (Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. mexicana) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jul–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: shrub
Native range: Native to 45 U.S. states, including AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11a
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Jul–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

White sagebrush (Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. mexicana) — *Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. mexicana* — White sagebrush. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) aarongunnar, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

White sagebrush (Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. mexicana) is a shrub in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jul–Oct. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, white sagebrush pairs naturally with: Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra), White sagebrush (Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. ludoviciana), Louisiana artemisia (Artemisia ludoviciana), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia).