Artemisia stellerana 'Silver Brocade'
Dusty Miller, Beach Sage
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.
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
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.