How much sun does Hoary mugwort need?

Hoary mugwort grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Hoary mugwort bloom?

Hoary mugwort blooms in July and August.

Where is Hoary mugwort native?

Hoary mugwort (Artemisia stelleriana) is native to CT, DE, FL, LA and 16 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Hoary mugwort

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Artemisia stelleriana

Last reviewed: October 2026

Hoary mugwort (Artemisia stelleriana) is a perennial shrub native to CT, DE, FL, LA and 16 more states. It blooms in July and August. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Hoary mugwort (Artemisia stelleriana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

8"–12" H × 18"–24" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug

Native to

CT, DE, FL, LA and 16 more states

Pollinators

bees

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Northeastern Coastal Zone Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain Northern Piedmont Ridge and Valley Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens

A low mounding perennial with deeply lobed, felted silver-white leaves that spread by rhizomes to form a dense silvery carpet. Small yellow flower clusters appear in summer above the foliage.

Growing Hoary mugwort

Grow Hoary mugwort in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 8 to 12 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Tolerates salt spray and sandy soil, offering ground cover in exposed coastal-style plantings; flowers provide minor bee forage.

Common questions

How much sun does Hoary mugwort need?: Hoary mugwort grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Hoary mugwort bloom?: Hoary mugwort blooms in July and August.
Where is Hoary mugwort native?: Hoary mugwort (Artemisia stelleriana) is native to CT, DE, FL, LA and 16 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Hoary mugwort attract?: Hoary mugwort draws bees.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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