Ambrosia chenopodiifolia - San Diego Bur-Sage (Plant) Size:5G Performs best in coastal gardens

Performs best in coastal gardens

All have been tested not only by the author but also by her students and by journalists-who have been uniformity surprised and impressed

Authored by three of the state's leading native-plant horticulturists and illustrated with 450 color photos

introduced by Las Pilitas nursery

and water for birds

Ambrosia chenopodiifolia - San Diego Bur-Sage (Plant) Size:5G Performs best in coastal gardensA large shrub native to San Diego County and parts of Baja California. It has interesting pale yellow green foliage and flowers. True to its name, it forms burs. These can become intangled in clothing and pet fur, so careful placement is key. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Ambrosia chenopodiifolia Common Name San Diego Bur Sage Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast