Botanical Name: Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
Common Name: Powis Castle Artemisia
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape shrubby, dense, angular plant with light, fine textured, silvery foliage – somewhat woody structure, can get broad and rangy with age
Height 3 - 4'
Spread 4 - 6'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor prefers full sun, tolerates light shade
Soil tolerates most any soil, does best with good drainage
Hardiness hardy (all zones)
 
Morphology:
Leaves pinnatifid – finely divided at least 2x – leaves 2 - 3" long, 3" across, slightly bluish cast compared to A. absinthium
Flowers tiny off-white flowers in spikes – usually removed
Fruit tiny achenes – inconspicuous
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
excellent filler used for silvery foliage – contrasts well with dark green foliage, red flowers, hardscapes and wood – beautiful when blended with blue or purple flowering plants
 
Landscape Care:
Watering occasional deep watering – tolerates drought when established.
Fertilizing little required
Pruning head back regularly to control size, remove flowers
Pests/Diseases relatively pest free
Special Conditions/Other avoid heavy watering in poorly-drained soils
 
Origin: Hybrid
Family: Compositae

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