Artemisia
Wormwood, Sage brush, Mugwort
- Height × spread
- 0.18m – 1.5m × 0.3m – 1.5m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
These cover a wide range of shrubs and herbaceous perennials. Many forms are grown for their white or silver, often aromatic, foliage. Artemisias range from the herb tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), a shrub used in the preparation of absinthe (Artemisia absinthium) to the sage bush of the North American west (Artemisia tridentata). Smaller forms with silvered foliage are excellent in dry or rock gardens. These include Artemisia glacialis and Artemisia schmiditiana. The filigree foliage of Artemisia 'Powis Castle' is beautiful in a dry garden. In herbaceous plantings the carpeting nature of Artemisia stelleriana 'Boughton Silver' can become a silvery centrepiece. There is even a variegated form that is often used to add interest to container and bedding schemes: Artemisia vulgaris Oriental Limelight = 'Janlim'.
- Flower colour
- White, Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green, Grey, Purple, White, Yellow
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Bell, Column, Dome
- Height
- 0.18m – 1.5m
- Spread
- 0.3m – 1.5m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Seaside garden, Scented garden, Rock garden, Prairie garden, Mediterranean garden, Herb garden, Gravel garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Poor soil, Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, some are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Ground cover, Structural
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Outdoors
Water some varieties differently
Some plants within this genus have additional requirements for water. It is best to look up your specific plant, or the species it belongs to for watering guidance.
Planting
Prune some varieties
Some plants within this genus have additional requirements for pruning. It is best to look up your specific plant, or the species it belongs to for pruning guidance.
Planting
Divide some varieties differently
Some plant varieties within this genus have different requirements for dividing them when they get big. It is best to look up your specific plant, or the species it belongs to for guidance, and/or check the label.
Found in
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Artemisia absinthium
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Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrooke Mist'
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Artemisia absinthium 'Lambrooke Silver'
Absinthe, Ware-moth, Common wormwood, Green ginger
Artemisia alba 'Canescens'
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Artemisia arborescens
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