Artemisia caucasica 'silver spreader'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–7

Light: Full sun

Mature Size: 2–8" tall | 8–14" wide

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and pollinators

Bloom Time: Grown primarily for foliage

Water Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant

Soil: Dry, well-drained soils

Growth Habit: Spreading, groundcover-forming perennial

Flowers: Insignificant; grown mainly for its striking silvery foliage

Ideal For: Rock gardens, borders, groundcover, low-water landscapes, weed-suppressing plantings

Evergreen: Semi-evergreen in mild climates

Why We Love It:
Artemisia caucasica ‘Silver Spreader’ creates a soft carpet of silvery-gray foliage that instantly brightens sunny gardens and contrasts beautifully with darker green plants and bold flower colors. Fast growing, drought tolerant, and exceptionally easy to maintain, it spreads steadily to fill open spaces while helping suppress weeds naturally. Its airy texture and low-growing habit make it especially useful in rock gardens, borders, and water-wise landscapes where foliage contrast matters just as much as bloom.

Additional Info:
Aromatic foliage helps deter deer while attracting beneficial pollinators nearby. Performs best in dry, sharply drained soils and thrives in hot sunny conditions with minimal irrigation once established. Excellent for low-maintenance plantings, slopes, and xeric landscapes where durable silver foliage and weed suppression are desired.