Douglas' Sagewort
Artemisia douglasiana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Douglas' Sagewort (Artemisia douglasiana) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
24"–60" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CA, NV, OR, WA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A soft-textured native perennial with silver-gray aromatic foliage. It grows in a loose upright form and produces small, inconspicuous flowers in summer through early fall.
In an HOA neighborhood
Douglas' Sagewort is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: backyard only, mid zone.
- Can spread aggressively via rhizomes if not contained
- Informal appearance might be perceived as untidy
- Dies back in winter leaving bare patches
Wildlife value
Host plant for painted lady butterfly.
This plant supports various pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and moths. It also serves as a host plant for several butterfly species.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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