Splitrock Environmental
Pasture Sage
$7.50
Pasture Sage is a fairly small, highly aromatic perennial that is silvery-green and widespread throughout ecosystems in the South Interior. It has a long history of medicinal and ceremonial use among First Nations peoples. Although generally coexists with other species, it can become weedy in overgrazed areas.
| Latin Name | Artemisia frigida | |
| Type | Forb | |
| Height and Spread | 10 – 40 cm tall. | Up to 30 cm spread. |
| Bloom Colour | Yellow disk flowers. | |
| Bloom Months | July – August. | |
| Foliage Colour | Silvery-green. | |
| Seed Months | Seeds mature in late summer. August – September. | |
| Light and Water | Generally grows on hot, open slopes and grasslands. | Grows in very dry conditions. |
| Ethnobotany Information | While several species of Artemisia were valued by First Nations peoples, Pasture Sage particularly was used to drive away mosquitos and other biting insects, as well as fleas and bedbugs. | |
| Wildlife Uses | Pasture Sage is used as a food source for rabbits and grouse, as well as some other larger mammals. | |
| Garden Uses | Pasture Sage is easily propagated and grows well in very dry and hot conditions. It is smaller than some other species of Artemisia and can be the foundation of a native plant landscaped area. | |
| Facts | Opinions on the usefulness of Pasture Sage for livestock grazing are divided, with some considering it a useful species and others seeing it as a weed that provides no value. It is also commonly known as Prairie Sage. | |
| Propagation Techniques | Pasture Sage can be easily propagated by seed. | |
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