Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frigida
ID:
114655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 1838 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113984

Common Names

  • Prairie Sagewort
  • Frigid Wormwood
  • Western Wormwood

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Synonyms

  • Artemisia frigida williamsiae S.L.Welsh [unknown]
  • Artemisia virgata Richardson [unknown]
  • Artemisia involucrata Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Absinthium candidum M.Bieb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Artemisia frigida frigida [unknown]
  • Artemisia jeniscensis Willd. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Artemisia petraea Turcz. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Artemisia procumbens Schrad. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Absinthium frigidum (Willd.) Besser [unknown]
  • Artemisia frigida frigida [unknown]
  • Artemisia aprica Gebl. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Absinthium frigidum willdenowianum Besser [unknown]
  • Absinthium frigidum fischerianum Besser [unknown]
  • Artemisia pumila hort. ex Link [unknown]
  • Artemisia biebersteinii hort. [unknown]
  • Artemisia jenisea Willd. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Artemisia chrysantha Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Artemisia frigida (also called Fringed Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils in deserts, chaparral, and grasslands. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are gray-green and covered with short, white hairs. Its flowers are yellow and bloom from April to June.

Uses & Benefits

Artemisia frigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Artemisia frigida for. atropurpurea (Pamp.) W.Wang & C.Y.Li

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Artemisia frigida is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the top of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artemisia frigida is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the northern Great Plains region of North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divided plants should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Artemisia frigida

Artemisia frigida is native to North America and can be found in dry, open habitats.

Artemisia frigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artemisia frigida?

Artemisia frigida

What is the common name of Artemisia frigida?

Fringed Sagebrush

What is the habitat of Artemisia frigida?

Dry, rocky slopes

Species in the Artemisia genus

Artemisia koidzumii, Artemisia subulata, Artemisia igniaria, Artemisia keiskeana, Artemisia pedunculosa, Artemisia nivalis, Artemisia japonica, Artemisia nakaii, Artemisia arenaria, Artemisia alba, Artemisia macrocephala, Artemisia carruthii, Artemisia ludoviciana, Artemisia sericea, Artemisia sodiroi, Artemisia sinanensis, Artemisia divaricata, Artemisia princeps, Artemisia occidentalisinensis, Artemisia pedatifida, Artemisia umbelliformis, Artemisia dubia, Artemisia halophila, Artemisia haussknechtii, Artemisia gobica, Artemisia desertorum, Artemisia andersiana, Artemisia filifolia, Artemisia rupestris, Artemisia moorcroftiana, Artemisia viscidissima, Artemisia stricta, Artemisia serrata, Artemisia fulgens, Artemisia dolosa, Artemisia yongii, Artemisia jordanica, Artemisia mongolica, Artemisia taibaishanensis, Artemisia dalai-lamae, Artemisia papposa, Artemisia norvegica, Artemisia oxycephala, Artemisia hancei, Artemisia viridissima, Artemisia sericea, Artemisia granatensis, Artemisia tainingensis, Artemisia polybotryoidea, Artemisia franserioides,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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