Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver'

Also Known As

Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'
Silver Brocade Beach Sage
Silver Brocade Beach Wormwood
Silver Brocade Dusty Miller

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver' plant details

Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, edging plant, foliage plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A superior, dense, mat-forming selection to 6" with lacy, silver-gray leaves. Yellow flowers in spike-forming clusters. Compact and semi-prostrate. Hardy to below 0F. Northeast Asia, and Eastern North America.

By: Native Sons

Silver Brocade is a herbaceous perennial with 1" felty, deeply toothed silver foliage. The silver foliage with an unusual texture adds contrast in the garden. Likes sun and dry conditions. Foliage is scented. Grows up to 6" tall and hardy zone 3-8.