Powis Castle Artemisia
Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
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Perennials: Foliage
Wormwort or Mugwort
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
The silver fern-like foliage provides excellent contrast to flowering plants and green foliage in borders and herb gardens.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Silver
Fall Foliage
Green
Blooming Time
not applicable
Habit
Mounding
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Plume
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Slow Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division