Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. mexicana 'Fredericksburg' - PRAIRIE SAGE 'FREDERICKSBURG'
Slowly spreading and less aggressive form of Artemisia ludoviciana!
Introduced by Plant Delights Nursery, from Patrick McMillan from his collections froma round Fredericksburg, Texas.
The clump opens in the upper part into wide and a bit irregular clump.
Blooming Time: August, but flowers have little ornamental value
Size: 2' tall x 3' wide
USDA Zones: 3/4 to 9
Culture: full sun, half sun, preferably drained soils. Heat and drought tolerant.
Moisture Needs: dry to medium
Origin: the species of A. ludoviciana ssp. mexicana (syn. A. mexicana) is a native perennial to AR, AZ, CA, CO, KS, MA, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK, TN, TX, UT (Originally from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Mexico and introduced elsewhere). can be found on drained rocky soils in mountainous areas.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: attracts several grasshoppers, and is a host plant for the larvae of one native moth.
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot
Plant combinations: For naturalistic gardens, prairie gardens, traffic islands, sloped gardens, atop bigger retaining walls, as a colorful accent.
Looks good with perennials like Aster (A. laevis, A. oblongifolius), Asclepias tuberosa, Baptisia, Echinacea (E. angustifolia, pallida, paradoxa, tennesseensis), Gaura, Helianthus (H. occidentalis, H. mollis), Rudbeckia, Monarda fistulosa, Salvia, etc. and medium to tall grasses.
Picture copyright: Kelly D. Norris
Artemisia ludoviciana ssp. mexicana 'Fredericksburg' - PRAIRIE SAGE 'FREDERICKSBURG'
Slowly spreading and less aggressive form of Artemisia ludoviciana!
Introduced by Plant Delights Nursery, from Patrick McMillan from his collections froma round Fredericksburg, Texas.
The clump opens in the upper part into wide and a bit irregular clump.
Blooming Time: August, but flowers have little ornamental value
Size: 2' tall x 3' wide
USDA Zones: 3/4 to 9
Culture: full sun, half sun, preferably drained soils. Heat and drought tolerant.
Moisture Needs: dry to medium
Origin: the species of A. ludoviciana ssp. mexicana (syn. A. mexicana) is a native perennial to AR, AZ, CA, CO, KS, MA, MO, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OK, TN, TX, UT (Originally from Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Mexico and introduced elsewhere). can be found on drained rocky soils in mountainous areas.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: attracts several grasshoppers, and is a host plant for the larvae of one native moth.
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot
Plant combinations: For naturalistic gardens, prairie gardens, traffic islands, sloped gardens, atop bigger retaining walls, as a colorful accent.
Looks good with perennials like Aster (A. laevis, A. oblongifolius), Asclepias tuberosa, Baptisia, Echinacea (E. angustifolia, pallida, paradoxa, tennesseensis), Gaura, Helianthus (H. occidentalis, H. mollis), Rudbeckia, Monarda fistulosa, Salvia, etc. and medium to tall grasses.
Picture copyright: Kelly D. Norris