General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 18 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Self seeds in the garden
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Wind
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Western Mugwort
  • Dusty Miller
  • Louisiana Sagewort
  • Native Wormwood
  • White Sage

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Just coming up in the spring

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