Artemisia douglasiana is a beautiful perennial native to much of the Western US, including Oregon. It can be found growing in stands across lowland and mid-elevation locations. It prefers consistently damp soil and full sun to part shade, though is moderately drought tolerant once established. It is not picky about soil type.

As a garden plant, give it a broad area to range. It will spread via rhizome, though it is not difficult to remove from undesired areas.

It is a highly aromatic plant and its leaves have been used historically for a range of medicinal and cosmetic purposes. 

Because of its vigorous root system, it is an excellent plant for stabilizing stream banks and other areas susceptible to erosion.

Water Use: Light to Medium

Light Requirement: Sun to part shade

Soil Moisture: Damp to dry

Soil type: Sand, clay, loam

Soil pH: 6-7

Drought Tolerance: High

Herbaceous perennial

Special attributes: Larval host for moths and butterflies, attracts beneficial insects, bumble bee plant, and deer resistant.