Bold, Shimmering Silver Foliage for Sunny Borders

Garden Ghost Artemisia (Artemisia 'Garden Ghost') is grown for its striking, deeply cut, silvery-white foliage that forms a large, shimmering presence in the sunny border. Taller and bolder than most artemisias, it makes a dramatic foil for hot-colored flowers and a cooling accent in evening light. Tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, it shrugs off heat and lean soil to brighten Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury gardens with little fuss.

Landscape Uses

Use Garden Ghost as a bold silver accent in sunny borders, gravel and Mediterranean-style gardens, and mixed plantings where it cools and unifies hot colors. It pairs beautifully with coneflowers, salvia, and ornamental grasses.

Best Time to Plant

Plant in spring or early fall in a sunny, well-drained spot.

How to Plant

Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill (avoid rich, heavy soil), water in, and mulch lightly. Good drainage is essential.

Watering

First Year: Water deeply once a week to establish, avoiding soggy soil.
After Year One: Little supplemental water needed; it's highly drought tolerant and dislikes wet feet.
Drip Irrigation: Use sparingly; artemisia thrives on the dry side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it flower?
It's grown for its foliage; any flowers are insignificant and often trimmed off to keep the plant tidy.

Will it tolerate dry soil?
Yes, it's very drought tolerant and prefers lean, well-drained conditions.

Is it hardy in Minnesota?
Yes, hardy to Zone 4 and reliable across most of the state.

Is it deer resistant?
Yes, the aromatic silver foliage is reliably deer-resistant.

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Pair Garden Ghost with coneflowers, salvia, and ornamental grasses, or our compact Silver Mound artemisia for a low-water, deer-resistant border.