Artemisia stelleriana: Country Or Region Of Origin
China; Japan; Korea; Russian Far East; Aleutian Islands in US
Plant Profile: Artemisia stelleriana
Taxonomy: Artemisia stellerianaNames
Beach Wormwood, Dusty Miller
Phonetic Spelling:ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh stell-er-ee-AY-na
Genus:Artemisia
Species:stelleriana
Family:Asteraceae
Artemisia stelleriana, a member of the sunflower family, is found in both Asia and North America. This plant is commonly grown for ornamental purposes and has become naturalized in various spots across North America, especially along coastal dunes and sandy terrains. Known as Beach Wormwood, it is highly regarded as one of the finest artemisias for rock gardens and is a favorite among Southern gardeners in coastal regions. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for ground cover or as an edging plant in arid environments.
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Artemisia stelleriana Feature Summary
Artemisia stelleriana Image Gallery
Tags
#evergreen
#yellow
#full sun tolerant
#drought tolerant
#perennial
#silver leaves
#yellow flowers
#salt tolerant
#silver
#ornamentals
#groundcover
#coastal plants
#rock gardens
#sandy soils tolerant
#dry soils tolerant
#butterfly friendly
#bee friendly
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Artemisia stelleriana Feature Summary
Attributes
China; Japan; Korea; Russian Far East; Aleutian Islands in US
When it blooms, it attracts butterflies and bees.
sandy soil, dry areas, drought, & moderately salt tolerant
Wildlife Food Source
Flowers
Yellow flowers
Gold/Yellow
Leaves
This plant has fragrant, silvery green leaves.
Green
Gray/Silver
Fragrant
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Ground Cover
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Good Drainage
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
3a
3b
9a
9b
Sand
Stem
Landscape
Rock Garden
Border
Drought
Salt
Dry Soil
Naturalized Area
Butterflies
Bees
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Artemisia stelleriana Attributes
Artemisia stelleriana: Wildlife Value
When it blooms, it attracts butterflies and bees.
Artemisia stelleriana: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
sandy soil, dry areas, drought, & moderately salt tolerant
Artemisia stelleriana: Play Value
Attractive Flowers
Attracts Pollinators
Buffer
Colorful
Defines Paths
Easy to Grow
Edible fruit
Fragrance
Pieces Used in Games
Screening
Shade
Sound
Textural
Wildlife Cover/Habitat
Wildlife Food Source
Wildlife Larval Host
Wildlife Nesting
Wind Break
Wind Shimmer
Artemisia stelleriana Flowers
Artemisia stelleriana: Flower Description
Yellow flowers
Artemisia stelleriana: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Artemisia stelleriana Leaves
Artemisia stelleriana: Leaf Description
This plant has fragrant, silvery green leaves.
Artemisia stelleriana: Leaf Color
Gray/Silver
Green
Artemisia stelleriana: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Artemisia stelleriana: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Artemisia stelleriana Whole Plant Traits
Artemisia stelleriana: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Artemisia stelleriana: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Artemisia stelleriana Cultural Conditions
Artemisia stelleriana: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Artemisia stelleriana: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Artemisia stelleriana: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
3a
3b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Artemisia stelleriana: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Artemisia stelleriana Stem
Artemisia stelleriana: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Artemisia stelleriana Landscape
Artemisia stelleriana: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Artemisia stelleriana: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Artemisia stelleriana: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Artemisia stelleriana: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Artemisia stelleriana: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
