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Artemisia arborescens

Silver Wormwood

Plant photo of: Artemisia arborescens
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Fast growing shrub to 6' tall by 8' wide. Soft, silvery foliage is a good contrast to the dull yellow flowers produced in spring. Wormwood is tolerant of a wide range of climates and soil conditions, although it is a little cold tender (25f).

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.