Scientific name: Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’
Family: ASTERACEAE
Common names: “Wormwood” “silver sage brush”
Plant Type: Usually evergreen woody based herbaceous perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 7-9
Light: Full sun
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Poor – moderately fertile soil best
Moisture: Well drained dry – drought tolerant
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 2-3′ W 3-6′
Leaf and Stem shape: Aromatic finely dissected silvery-green foliage
Flower: Tiny yellow-tinged silver flowers rarely bloom
Pruning: Wait until April, cut low to 3-4″after new growth begins
Maintenance: Low, cut off flowers to keep the foliage at its best
Landscape use: Groundcover, banks and slopes, edges, mixed borders
Propagate: By seed and cuttings
Pests & Disease: Can get root rot and fungal problems with excess moisture
*Deer and rabbit resistant
Comments: Greys soften bright colours and brighten dull plantings
