This semi-evergreen perennial shrub has spreading woody branched stems that form a prostrate habit. It has small fragrant hairy silver green lobed leaves and the tiny yellow globose daisy-like flowers appear in a terminal cluster during summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 8

Artemisia caucasica is naturally found in Europe from central Spain to the Caucasus (southern Ukraine) growing in alpine regions to an altitude 3,300m (10,826 ft). 

It prefers a open to exposed sunny position and grows in well drained moderately fertile to poor dry sandy-stony to clay soils with a pH of 6-7.5 and is drought and frost tolerant.

Silver Spreader is grown for its prostrate habit and attractive foliage. It is planted in small or alpine gardens as a ground cover or spill-over in a sunny rockery. It is also grown in patio pots and planter boxes and on roof gardens, tolerating neglect. It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions, establishing in 2-3 years but may only live for 10 years. ID 3083

Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh) caucasica (kaw-KUS-ee-ka)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)	
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family