Powis Castle Wormwood

Artemisia 'Powis Castle'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial

Plant Family: Asteraceae

Plant Description: Bushy herbaceous perennial with woody stems. Grown primarily for its finely dissected, silver-green, aromatic foliage. Flowering is rare. Can spread by roots if not contained. Makes an excellent backdrop for any perennial bed. It can be prone to root rot.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen

Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Video: Pruning Evergreen Shrubs - Spring Cleanup

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 2-3' tall x 12"-2' wide

Utah Native: No

Nativar: No

Plant Select: No

Pollinator Friendly: No

Localscapes: Infill Plant, Foundation Plant

Evergreen: No

Foliage Interest: Yes

Foliage Colors: Green, Silver-Green

Bloom Colors: Inconspicuous

Bloom Seasons: Late Summer

Bloom Period: Aug - Oct

Erosion Control: Yes

Ground Cover: No

Foodscape: No

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9

Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)

Irrigation Requirement:

Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)

Salt Tolerant: Yes

Deer Tolerant: Yes

Garden Location:

Commercial Concepts
- Garden Entrance
Design Path
- Initial Analysis
Irrigation Path
- Fragrance Garden
Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping

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