Fancifillers Sea Salt Artemisia (Artemisia ludoviciana 'Wesartfafisesa' FANCIFILLERS SEA SALT)
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Deciduous Perennial Upright, Mounding in the Asteraceae Family
A compact, velvety silver-grey Artemisia bred to soften and set off bolder colors in containers and borders alike.

Artemisia ludoviciana 'Fancifillers Sea Salt' is a compact selection of white sage grown for its soft, velvety, silver-grey foliage rather than its flowers. It forms a tidy, upright mound that holds its color through the heat of summer, making it a reliable textural accent wherever a cool, silvery contrast is wanted. Native to North America, it's naturally tough, heat- and drought-tolerant, and thrives in the same lean, well-drained, sunny conditions many flowering companions need.

Pros

  • Soft, velvety silver-grey foliage adds cooling texture and contrast all season
  • Compact, tidy, upright mounding habit
  • Heat- and drought-tolerant once established; deer-resistant
  • North American native species

Cons

  • Grown for foliage, not flowers — blooms are insignificant
  • Needs full sun and good drainage; performs poorly in shade or wet soil
Highlights

A compact, velvety silver-grey filler plant bred specifically to soften and set off bolder colors in mixed containers and borders.
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 6 - 10 inches tall. 10 - 14 inches wide.
Growth Rate Moderate
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium:

Drought-tolerant once established and prefers to dry out between waterings. Does not tolerate consistently wet or poorly-drained soil.
Zones 5a - 9a (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Dry, Full Sun, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Perennial
Bloom Period Rarely blooms
Foliage Color Silver-Grey

Commonly Planted with...

Pairs well with sun-loving, drought-tolerant companions such as lavender (Lavandula), coreopsis, salvia, and ornamental grasses, or as a textural contrast plant next to bold flower colors in mixed containers.
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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 07/26
2024 : 02/08 - 07/20
2023 : 03/02 - 07/22

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