Artemisia stelleriana
hoary mugwort
A low-growing, spreading perennial that will often remain evergreen, but may lose its leaves in very cold winters. The aromatic leaves are lobed and look like pale silvery-grey felt. Small yellow flowers are held above the foliage in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Artemisia can be shrubs, perennials or annuals, evergreen or deciduous, with usually grey, aromatic, often divided foliage and rather insignificant flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun. Will suffer in heavy, poorly-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Coastal
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Trim in spring if the plant needs tidying
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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