Artemisia stellerana 'Silver Brocade' |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.