Growth Characteristics
Appearance: Features soft, feathery scale-like foliage. The summer color is a distinct silver-blue or sea green, transitioning to purple in cold weather.
Hardiness: Extremely cold-hardy, suitable for USDA Zones 3 through 9.
Growth Rate: Generally slow to moderate, typically growing 4 to 8 inches in width per year.
Resilience: Known for being deer-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and highly tolerant of salt spray and urban pollution.