Lemon Sagewort
Artemisia michauxiana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 8"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Lemon sagewort is a compact native perennial with aromatic, silvery-green foliage that forms neat clumps. It produces small yellow flowers from July through September and goes dormant in winter, losing its leaves completely.
In an HOA neighborhood
Lemon Sagewort takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Goes completely dormant leaving bare stems in winter
- Can appear weedy or unkempt during dormant season
- Yellow flowers may look too wild for formal landscaping
Wildlife value
This plant attracts bees and beetles during its summer blooming period. The seeds also provide food for small birds and wildlife.
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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