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 Notes: |
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