Powis Castle Artemisia
Artemisia x 'Powis Castle'
SKU
00311
A beautiful drought tolerant woody perennial valued for its finely dissected, aromatic, silver-gray foliage. An excellent addition to borders and cottage gardens. A perfect companion to vibrant flowering plants and ornamental grasses, adding uniquely contrasting color and texture to waterwise landscapes.
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Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms a mound 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Sporadic blooms, in late summer. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Thrift (Armeria); Switch Grass (Panicum); Gayfeather (Liatris); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
Requires lean to average, very well-drained soils; avoid extremely lean, heavily fertilized, or soggy soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Do not overwater; allow the top few inches of soil to dry slightly between intervals. Prune back in late spring to rejuvenate and promote dense growth.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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