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Wormwood
Artemisia x 'Powis Castle'

Quick Profile

Exposure

Full Sun

Mature Height

2 - 3 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zones

5 - 9

Soil Conditions

Dry
Moist, Well-Drained

Foliage Color

Silver/White

Bloom Color

Not of Interest
Yellow

Bloom Season

June - June

Size

Tall

Features

Dramatic mound shaped plant grown for its very fine textured silver to almost white foliage. Flowers are insignificant.

Culture

Needs very well-drained soil in full sun location.

Notes

Dramatic specimen plant. Needs very well-drained soils. May have hardiness issues so placing the plant where it gets some winter protection is helpful and making sure it has very good drainage during the winter. Cutting back occasionally helps to maintain form and size. Grown for its foliage.