Big Sage Brush 'wyomingensis'

Wyoming big sagebrush is a compact, aromatic evergreen shrub of dry western landscapes, with silvery blue-gray foliage and inconspicuous yellow flower clusters in fall. Its low, rounded structure provides year-round texture and valuable cover for wildlife. ## Landscape use Use it in sunny, open, well-drained locations, native plantings, and dry shrub borders where its natural form can remain unclipped. The USDA NRCS describes Wyoming big sagebrush as the shorter big sagebrush subspecies, usually under 3 feet, with multiple stems arising near the ground. [USDA NRCS Plant Guide](https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/plantmaterials/idpmcpg6294.pdf) ## Site and seasonal interest Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil; the subspecies occupies relatively shallow, often rocky or gravelly soils and dry sites. Established Wyoming big sagebrush is the most drought tolerant of the big sagebrush subspecies, though young plants can be vulnerable during drought. [USDA Forest Service review](https://research.fs.usda.gov/feis/species-reviews/arttriw) Its evergreen foliage keeps the shrub visible through winter, while yellow flowers appear in late summer to fall. [USDA NRCS Plants for Pollinators](https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/plantmaterials/idpmctn11889.pdf) ## Mature size Plan for a low shrub roughly 2–3 feet tall and wide; site conditions and local ecotypes can affect final form. NRCS reports Wyoming big sagebrush is usually less than 3 feet tall, while its broader big-sagebrush description includes substantial variation among subspecies and ecotypes. [USDA NRCS Plant Guide](https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/plantmaterials/idpmcpg6294.pdf) ## Maintenance Once established, it generally needs little supplemental water in a suitable dry site. Avoid poorly drained or saturated ground, and avoid routine shearing that removes its natural branching structure.