Sea Foam sage
Artemisia versicolor 'Sea Foam'
Sea Foam sage (Artemisia versicolor 'Sea Foam') is a shrub suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 1 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Curly silver-blue foliage forms a tight low mound; excellent textural contrast.
low water1 ft tall and 2–3 ft wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistantToxic to dogs
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Artemisia versicolor 'Sea Foam'
- Variety / cultivar
- 'Sea Foam'
- Type
- Shrub
- Mature size
- 1 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Pollinator value
- low
- Good for
- slope, south wall
Planting & establishment
Sharp drainage required; pinch in mid-spring to keep tight.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sea Foam sage good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Sea Foam sage is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a shrub suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Sea Foam sage get?
- It matures to about 1 ft tall and 2–3 ft wide.
- How much water does Sea Foam sage need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Sea Foam sage safe for dogs?
- No — Sea Foam sage is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
