Also known as Lemon Wormwood · Michaux's Sagebrush · Michaux's Sagewort
Lemon sagewort (Artemisia michauxiana) is a fragrant, silvery-leaved subshrub native to western North America, valued for its aromatic foliage and drought tolerance.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Infrequent
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings. Drought-tolerant.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Adaptable
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-9. Tolerates heat and moderate cold.
Low
25% intensity
Does not require frequent fertilization. Lean soil is preferred.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Lemon sagewort prefers dry conditions and is drought-tolerant once established. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Avoid waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot. Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.
Prune lemon sagewort in early spring before new growth begins to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing stems.
Light pruning can also be done after flowering to tidy the plant and prevent it from becoming woody.
Lemon sagewort can be propagated from seeds sown in spring or from stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds require stratification and can be sown in a well-draining seed-starting mix.
Cuttings should be rooted in moist, well-draining soil.
Repot lemon sagewort only when necessary, typically when the plant becomes root-bound. This is usually required every 2-3 years for container-grown specimens.
Use a well-draining potting mix, such as one formulated for cacti and succulents, and repot in spring.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Artemisia |
| Species | Artemisia michauxiana |
Similar in genus Artemisia
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