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Herbaceous Perennial

Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver'

hoary mugwort 'Boughton Silver'

A low-growing, spreading, evergreen, herbaceous perennial. The aromatic leaves are grey-white and deeply lobed. Insignificant, yellow flowers appear on tall stems in late summer and early autumn

Synonyms
Artemisia stelleriana 'Mori's Form'
Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'
see moreArtemisia stelleriana 'Mori'
Artemisia stelleriana 'Prostrata'
Artemisia stelleriana prostrate
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Grey Silver
Autumn Yellow Grey Silver
Winter Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile well-drained soil in sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil

Propagation

Divide in spring or autumn, or take semi-ripe cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Cut to the base in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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