Aggressive Artemisia got you down but you love a low-maintenance, silvery herbaceous perennial? Try Fredericksburg White Sagebrush, the timid cousin of mugwort that spreads slowly and has a tidy, clumping habit. Its lance-shaped leaves are ghostly silver, an uncommon color among native plants, as well as highly aromatic, which makes for a perfect a midday pick-me-up during a long day of gardening. White Sagebrush produces dense clusters of yellowish-gray flowers in summer that may not stop the show, but add to the delicate, wispy nature of this striking plant. So swap the other silvers in your garden for Sagebrush and enjoy the show!
Conditions: Full sun; dry to medium, well-drained soil
Size: 2’-3’ tall, 2’-3’ wide
Zone: 3 - 8
Wildlife Value: Provides cover for birds and small mammals
Photo: Samantha Nestory