Artemisia frigida

Artemisia frigida, also called Prairie Sagebrush or called FringedSage, is a lovely Western native xeric groundcover. A common species inthe short grass prairies and foothills of the Western Great Plains, it makes agreat host plant for Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja), which must attach itselfto the roots of certain other plants to get the nutrients it needs to grow; seedCastilleja around the base of this sage in the spring. Its also a great meadowplant when mixed with native grasses like Blue Grama, Little Bluestem, andother prairie natives like Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris punctata), Coneflower(Ratibida), and Santa Fe Phlox (Phlox nana Perfect Pink). It also complementsthe silvery colors of cacti, succulents, Lavender, Nepeta, and Yarrow. Performsbest in lean, dry, well-drained soils and full sun. Avoid planting in moist towet soils, where roots may rot. To encourage bushy growth, prune in spring, butleave plenty of live buds on each stem, and do not prune stems all the way tothe ground. Foliage may be trimmed back lightly in summer for a neater look,but do not prune in fall. Foliage is evergreen in warm winter climates.