Artemisia californica 'Montara'
Montara Sagebrush.
Artemisia californica 'Montara is a selection from San Mateo Co. and appears to be a natural hybrid between Artemisia californica and Artemisia pycnocephala.(Both forms have a diploid chromosome count of 18.) Use in a xeroscape garden or as an interface between a native planting and a watered garden. Makes a gray mounding groundcover or mix with Ceanothus to make a sharp contrast.
Artemisia californica 'Montara' tolerates seaside conditions, clay and serpentine.
Foliage of Artemisia californica 'Montara' has color gray, is evergreen and has fragrance.
Flower of Artemisia californica 'Montara' has color yellow.
Communities for Artemisia californica 'Montara':Coastal Sage Scrub and Northern Coastal Sage Scrub.
| ph: | 5.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 7 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.10 to 0.40 |
| width[m]: | 0.60 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 40.00 to 120.00 |
