About
An evergreen dwarf shrub of low, rounded habit, with delicately cut, silvery leaves and, in late summer, insignificant dull yellow flower-heads in narrow panicles.
About the genus
Artemisia can be shrubs, perennials or annuals, evergreen or deciduous, with usually grey, aromatic, often divided foliage and rather insignificant flower-heads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile well-drained soil in sun.
PruningPruning Group 7 Cut back to the lowest, new shoots near the base in mid to late spring
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and gall midge
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus