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)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- Garden Entrance
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Design Path
- Initial Analysis
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Irrigation Path
- Fragrance Garden
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Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
