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. Grow in well-drained soils as it 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.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 2-3' tall x 1-2' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Silver-green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer
Bloom Period: Aug - Oct

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 Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • Garden Entrance
  • Design Path
    • Initial Analysis
  • Irrigation Path
    • Fragrance Garden
  • Planting Path
    • Nursery Shopping
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter