European sage
Artemesia abrotanum
Wildlife Value
Better for cover than for food, but is eaten by antelope, mule deer, and small mammals. Introduced variety of sage.
| Growth form | round to irregular |
| Crown density | open |
| Size | to 8' high to 8' spread |
| Drought resistance |
very good; good in semi-arid sites |
| Cold hardiness | good |
| Growth rate | rapid |
| Life span | moderate |
| Elevation range |
to 6,000 feet |
| Soil conditions |
good alkaline tolerance; does well on poor soils |
| Possible insect problems |
fairly resistant |
| Possible disease problems |
fairly resistant |
| Wildlife value | fair: cover and browse value |
| Seasonal color | pink spring flowers |
| Miscellany | good for mass plantings and hedges; good erosion control species |