Artemisia stelleriana 'Mori's Form' (Beach wormwood, Dusty Miller) — thickly felted, deeply lobed, brilliant silver-white foliage forming a dense ground-hugging carpet. Full sun — needed to maintain its brilliant white foliage colour and tight form.
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Product features
Botanical name: Artemisia stelleriana 'Mori's Form' (syn. 'Boughton Silver')
Common name: Beach wormwood, Dusty Miller
Height: 15cm to 25cm
Spread: 45cm to 60cm, dense ground-hugging carpet
Foliage: Thickly felted, deeply lobed, aromatic silver-white leaves
Flower: Small, insignificant pale yellow flower heads on low felty stems
Attractive to wildlife: Low value — grown primarily for ornamental contrast
Soil Type: Poor, sandy, gravelly, well-drained soils
Drought tolerant: Yes, highly resistant once established
Hardy: Fully hardy across the UK (down to -15°C)
Position: Full sun
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen
Suitable for: Coastal planting, rockeries, garden edging, gravel beds
Materials and care
Light: Requires full sun to maintain brilliant white foliage colour
Aspect: Open, exposed south- or west-facing gravel gardens or hot borders
Soil type: Poor, lean, sandy, or gravelly soils
Drainage: Exceptional, sharp drainage required
Watering: Water sparingly until established
Deadheading: Cut back yellow flower spikes in summer
End of season: Prune lightly in early spring
Propagation: Lift and divide spreading runners every 2-3 years in spring
