Botanical Name: Artemisia pycnocephala 'David's Choice'
Common Name: David’s Choice artemisia Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Loosely mounded silvery subshrub, somewhat larger and looser than A. 'Silver Mound', but tighter and more compact than the species – forms a low, rounded or cushion-shaped mass Height to 15" Spread to 15" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun preferred Soil tolerates any well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves silvery green, pinnatifid, to 3" long, 1" across, more compact and tight than other lager Artemisias Flowers tiny yellow head flowers – generally removed Fruit tiny achenes Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: low filler for silvery color, easy care in drought-tolerant areas; mixes well with darker foliage, against brick or other hardscape materials Landscape Care: Watering takes average water but tolerates much drought Fertilizing balanced at planting time Pruning head back flower spikes, remove loose, straying branches Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: cultivar Family: Compositae Notes: |
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