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Artemisia stellerana 'Silver Brocade'

Dusty Miller, Beach Sage

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Description

This plant is a dense woody perennial which grows to 2' in height and has a prostrate growth habit. The leaves are felty silvery, deeply lobed and aromatic. It is used in seaside gardens and borders. It prefers afternoon shade in desert areas and well draining soil. Yellow inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring. Deadhead after blooms are spent to prevent seeds from sowing.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.