Artemisia californicaX var. Montara Montara
Montara.
Montara is a selection from San Mateo Co. and appears to be a natural hybrid between Artemisia californica and Artemisia pycnocephala.(Both forms have a diploid chromosome count of 18.) Use in a xeroscape garden or as an interface between a native planting and a watered garden. Makes a gray mounding groundcover or mix with Ceanothus to make a sharp contrast.
Artemisia californicaX var. Montara 'Montara' tolerates seaside conditions, clay and serpentine.
Foliage of Artemisia californicaX var. Montara 'Montara' has color gray, is evergreen and has fragrance.
Flower of Artemisia californicaX var. Montara 'Montara' has color yellow.
Communities for Artemisia californicaX var. Montara 'Montara':Coastal Sage Scrub and Northern Coastal Sage Scrub.
| ph: | 5.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 7 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 0.10 to 0.40 |
| width[m]: | 0.60 to 1.00 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 40.00 to 120.00 |
