Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Dust'
Also Known As
- Beach Wormwood
- Dusty Miller
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 10"-12"
- W: 12"-15"
planting zones
- 3a-11
Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Dust' plant details
Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Dust' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer yellow 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Dust'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: compact, cottage garden, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Dust'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Gardening facts about Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Dust' plant
How to Grow Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Dust'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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