Artemisia stelleriana ‘Silver Brocade’

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

Light: Full sun (tolerates light shade)

Mature Size: 6–12" tall | 12–24" wide

Attracts: Pollinators

Bloom Time: Mid-summer

Water Needs: Low; dry to average once established

Soil: Sandy, well-drained soils

Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming perennial

Flowers: Small subtle yellow to off-white blooms that are secondary to the foliage

Ideal For: Rock gardens, edging, borders, containers, coastal gardens, hot dry sites

Evergreen: Semi-evergreen in mild climates

Why We Love It:
‘Silver Brocade’ is grown primarily for its soft, velvety silver foliage that instantly brightens sunny plantings and creates beautiful contrast against darker greens and flowering perennials. Its plush texture adds a refined, almost luminous quality to rock gardens and borders, while its toughness allows it to thrive in hot, dry conditions with very little care. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and easy to maintain, it’s an excellent choice for adding year-round texture to water-wise landscapes.

Additional Info:
Low maintenance and highly adaptable once established. Performs best in sandy or sharply drained soils and benefits from a light midsummer shearing to maintain a dense, compact habit. Excellent for edging pathways, softening stonework, and combining with darker foliage or bold flowering xeric plants.