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Common Name: Fringed Sagebrush / Prairie Sagebrush
Scientific Name: Artemisia frigida
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Disturbed Site Restoration
~Native Landscaping
Height: 1/2 - 1 1/2 feet
Colors: Silver sage green
Flowering Season: Late summer into fall
Soil Types: well-drained, rocky or gravelly soils
Elevation: 2,800 - 8,000 feet
Tolerances: Weak acid, salt, and alkali
Sun or Shade: Full sun, partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 7-12 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 1/4 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 4,500,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall/Spring
Planting Depth: Rough Surface to 1/16 inch
Stratification Required: Store in freezer and plant in late fall or early winter to ensure natural stratification
 
Description
Fringed Sagebrush, also known as Prairie Sagewort, is a semi-evergreen, mat-forming, aromatic, root-spreading shrub that can be found throughout much of the Rocky Mountains and western plains states at both low and high elevations. It typically grows on well-drained and often rocky or gravelly soils. While the plant has weak tolerance to acid, salt, and alkali, it is cold-tolerant.

In terms of palatability, Fringed Sagebrush is usually used for livestock but can be a good supplier for wildlife. It provides good habitat for many species of wildlife. It is commonly used for disturbed site restoration and for native landscaping. Fringed Sagebrush is a useful plant for improving disturbed sites and enhancing native landscapes. While it may not be the best forage for livestock, it provides valuable habitat for wildlife, and its aromatic qualities make it an attractive option for landscaping.
 
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=ARFR4
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_arfr4.pdf
NRCS Fact Sheet: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_arfr4.pdf
 
Photo credit: Matt Lavin