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Artemisia arborescens

Silver or Large Wormwood

Plant photo of: Artemisia arborescens
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Information by: George Hull MSN        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'

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

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.