How much sun does Lemon Sagewort need?

Lemon Sagewort grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Lemon Sagewort bloom?

Lemon Sagewort blooms in July, August, and September.

Where is Lemon Sagewort native?

Lemon Sagewort (Artemisia michauxiana) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Lemon Sagewort attract?

Lemon Sagewort draws bees and beetles.

Is Lemon Sagewort HOA-friendly?

Lemon Sagewort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Lemon Sagewort

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Artemisia michauxiana

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Lemon Sagewort (Artemisia michauxiana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

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

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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.

Common questions

How much sun does Lemon Sagewort need?: Lemon Sagewort grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Lemon Sagewort bloom?: Lemon Sagewort blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Lemon Sagewort native?: Lemon Sagewort (Artemisia michauxiana) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Lemon Sagewort attract?: Lemon Sagewort draws bees and beetles.
Is Lemon Sagewort HOA-friendly?: Lemon Sagewort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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