Artemisia 'Silver Lining'

Artemisia 'Silver Lining': A Soft Glow Beneath the Sun

Feathery and refined, Artemisia 'Silver Lining' brings luminous texture to the sunny garden with its soft, silvery-white foliage that stays tidy and compact all season. The finely divided leaves form a low, mounded cushion—cool to the touch and visually soothing—making it an ideal foil for bold colours and structural forms. Unlike some artemisias, it holds its shape without flopping, offering steady elegance in borders, dry gardens, and container combinations.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 25–30 cm
• Spread: 40–50 cm, forming a dense, mounded clump
• Flower Colour: Grown primarily for foliage; flowers are insignificant
• Flowering Period: Late summer (if not trimmed back)
• Foliage: Silvery-white, finely cut, soft and aromatic
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, dry conditions

Uses and Benefits: Artemisia 'Silver Lining' acts as a bright, cooling counterpoint to more saturated perennials and grasses. Perfect for edging sunny beds, tucking into rock gardens, or weaving through drought-tolerant borders, it adds texture and calm with minimal effort. Its foliage resists browsing from deer and rabbits, while the plant’s compact size lends itself well to container culture and small-space designs.

Companion Plants: Highlight the silver glow of Artemisia 'Silver Lining' with the vibrant orange blooms of Echinacea 'Sombrero Adobe Orange', the frosty tufts of Festuca 'Cool as Ice', and the dark burgundy foliage of Sedum 'Dark Magic' for a striking palette of heat-loving textures and tones.

Care Instructions: Provide full sun and well-drained soil. Water moderately during establishment, then sparingly—this plant thrives in lean conditions. Shear lightly in midsummer to maintain shape and prevent flowering if desired. Avoid over-fertilizing, which can cause leggy growth. Divide every few years to refresh clumps and control spread.

History: Selected for its tight habit and luminous foliage, Artemisia 'Silver Lining' is a modern cultivar bred for form, drought tolerance, and colour stability. It carries forward the legacy of artemisias used in traditional and contemporary gardens for both beauty and resilience.

Final Thoughts: Cool, consistent, and quietly showy, Artemisia 'Silver Lining' offers a moment of calm in even the boldest garden scenes—proof that silver truly makes every colour shine brighter.