Product Description
Artemisia 'Silver Lining' PPAF - Proven Winners®(20)ct Flat
Common Name: White Sagebrush, Artemisia
A hybrid of native North American species including Artemisia ludoviciana. 'Silver Lining' finds the best in its parentage as a spectacular, durable foliage perennial. Broadly dissected silver leaves are showy from spring to fall. The mounded, low wide habit maintains perfect form all season and resists opening up. Use this perennial as a filler in the landscape and spiller in mixed containers. Buff yellow flowers are held on tall scapes. Flowering is not significant and this plant should be considered primarily for its foliage.
Compared to the annualized types of Artemisia, 'Silver Lining' is truly perennial and will have exceptional performance year after year. Unlike A. ludoviciana, 'Silver Lining' will not take over your landscape as it does not spread by underground runners.
Height: 12.0-16.0 Inches
Spread: 32.0-36.0 Inches
Scape Height: 36.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Foliage Color: Silver/grey shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor Soil Quality
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Edging, Ground Cover, Attractive Foliage, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
What Makes Artemisia 'Silver Lining' Special
- Stunning Silver Foliage: The most striking feature is its delicate, feathery, silver-green leaves that provide a unique textural element to gardens. This foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season.
- Versatile Growth Habit: It forms a neat, compact, mounded shape, making it suitable as a filler, ground cover, or spiller in containers.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal care.
- Pest and Deer Resistant: Deer and rabbits generally avoid it.
- Hardy: It can withstand a wide range of temperatures (USDA Zones 4-9).
Description and Details
- Common Name: White Sagebrush, Silver Lining Artemisia
- Botanical Name: Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Lining'
- Mature Size: 12-16 inches tall, 32-36 inches wide
- Foliage: Silver-green, finely divided leaves
- Flowers: Small, inconspicuous yellow flowers in late summer or fall (grown primarily for foliage)
- Growth Habit: Mounding, spreading
- Hardiness Zones: 4-9
- Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
- Soil: Well-drained, adaptable to various soil types
- Water: Drought-tolerant once established
Native Habitat
- Artemisia ludoviciana is native to North America, particularly the western and central regions of the United States. It is often found in dry, open areas like prairies and plains.
Landscaping Design Tips
- Contrast and Texture: Use 'Silver Lining' to contrast with plants that have darker foliage or bolder textures. It complements flowering plants beautifully, creating a backdrop that makes colors pop.
- Ground Cover: Plant it in mass plantings to create a low-maintenance, silver carpet.
- Container Gardening: It is an excellent choice for containers, where they can spill over the edges, adding a soft, cascading element.
- Border Plant: Use it to define borders or edges of beds.
- Focal Point: Plant it as a specimen plant to draw attention to its unique foliage.
- Companion Plants: Consider pairing them with other drought-tolerant plants with contrasting colors and textures, such as:
- Lavender
- Sedum
- Yarrow
- Coneflower
- Ornamental grasses
Planting and Care
- Planting:
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Plant in spring or fall.
- Space plants according to their mature size (about 2-3 feet apart).
- Water thoroughly after planting.
- Care:
- Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry spells.
- Fertilize lightly in spring if desired.
- Trim lightly in mid-summer to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
- Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
- Deadhead spent flowers if they appear, but this is not necessary.
Additional Notes
- 'Silver Lining' does not spread by underground runners, making it less invasive than some other Artemisia species.
- It is a great choice for gardeners looking for low-maintenance, deer-resistant plants with unique foliage.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
