Overview
Artemisia armeniaca is a plant with a bushy, columnar upright, spreading branched, matforming habit in the genus Artemisia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, aromatic, silver-grey, divided leaves foliage. Artemisia armeniaca grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Artemisia armeniaca is a cultivar of the Artemisia genus, known for its bushy and spreading branched habit. It features deciduous, aromatic, silver-grey divided leaves that add texture and colour to the garden. This plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with south or west-facing aspects. It grows best in well-drained loam, sand, or chalk soils of varying pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, Artemisia armeniaca is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and wall side borders. Propagation can be achieved through seed, softwood, or semi-ripe cuttings.
About the genus
Artemisia is a large, diverse genus of plants belonging to the daisy family, Asteraceae, with almost 500 species. Common names for various species in the genus include mugwort, wormwood, and sagebrush.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Artemisia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Artemisia armeniaca size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright, Spreading branched, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Aromatic, Silver-grey, Divided leaves
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Artemisia armeniaca
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Artemisia armeniaca?
Artemisia armeniaca prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Artemisia armeniaca need?
Artemisia armeniaca is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Artemisia armeniaca hardy in the UK?
Artemisia armeniaca has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Artemisia armeniaca?
Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Artemisia genus
- Artemisia 'Coca Cola'
- Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis'
- Artemisia Pontica Roman Wormwood
- Artemisia lactiflora 'Elfenbein'White Mugwort
- Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'Silver Mound
- Artemisia 'Boughton Silver'
- Artemisia Indica var. Momiyamae