Artemisia x 'Powis Castle'

Artemisia

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Common Name: 

Artemisia

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

150 cm

Artemisia (Artemisia x 'Powis Castle') - Description

A perfect perennial for almost any planting border. This 3' high by 5' wide shrub is so unique in texture and color that it is an automatic focal point. The bright silver, heavily cut (almost thread-like) foliage is bold and yet goes well with every other imaginable color. Well-behaved plants are unfazed by heat or drought. Trim off small insignificant yellow flowers when they form in late summer to keep shrub fresh and clean.

Artemisia (Artemisia x 'Powis Castle') - Blooming

Blooms are insignificant.

Artemisia (Artemisia x 'Powis Castle') - Growth

Plants in this genus grow as woody perennials. Grows best in full sun. Leaves are aromatic.Grow Artemisia in a rock garden or border. Some species work well in a herb garden, because they are of culinary value.

Artemisia (Artemisia x 'Powis Castle') - Planting

Take cuttings to propagate. Dividing the plants in spring or fall to produce more plants. Additionally, the plants can be propagated via rooting cuttings.

Artemisia (Artemisia x 'Powis Castle') - Pest

Common issues include stem disease, fungal leaf disease, rusts, white rust, downy mildew, and powdery mildew.

Artemisia (Artemisia x 'Powis Castle') - Interesting facts

Most species in this genus are known for their foliage rather than their flowers. They have interesting leaf patterns and silvery gray or white aromatic foliage. Artemisia absinthium is made famous for its use in the production of absinthe.

Artemisia (Artemisia x 'Powis Castle') - Soil and irrigation

All species of Wormwood require good drainage. Plants will dieback if grown in heavy soils with poor drainage.

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