Big Sagebrush

Artemisia tridentata, Asteraceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Smooth Wild RoseRosa blanda

Pest DeterrentWind Protection

Peruvian Apple CactusCereus repandus

Pest DeterrentNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata

Big sagebrush produces allelopathic compounds that can inhibit germination and growth of brassicas

Birdsfoot TrefoilLotus corniculatus

Big sagebrush may produce compounds that inhibit legume nitrogen fixation

RapeseedBrassica napus

Sagebrush allelopathic chemicals interfere with rapeseed establishment and growth

Shrub Bush CloverLespedeza bicolor

Sagebrush allelopathic compounds can inhibit establishment of shrub bush clover

Antelope BitterbrushPurshia tridentata

Both shrubs compete for limited moisture in arid environments with documented allelopathic interactions

Climbing RoseRosa setigera

Artemisia provides natural pest deterrent properties that protect roses from aphids and other pests, though may compete in very close proximity

GorseUlex europaeus

Both produce allelopathic compounds and compete aggressively for water in Mediterranean climates

Chandler WalnutJuglans regia Chandler

Artemisia may provide pest deterrent benefits to walnut while tolerating juglone better than most plants

Uses

Functions

MedicineWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Big Sagebrush grow in?

Big Sagebrush grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Big Sagebrush?

Good companions for Big Sagebrush include Smooth Wild Rose, Peruvian Apple Cactus.

Design guilds with Big Sagebrush and see companion relationships visually.

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