Overview
Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis is a bushy, columnar upright, spreading branched, matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Artemisia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis 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 tridentata subsp. wyomingensis is a cultivar of the Artemisia genus, which comprises various shrubs, perennials, and annuals known for their typically gray, aromatic, and often divided leaves. This particular subspecies is deciduous and thrives in full sun with a preference for sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and wall-side borders, with interest in spring and summer.
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
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright, Spreading branched, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Gall midge
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis?
Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis need?
Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis hardy in the UK?
Artemisia tridentata subsp. wyomingensis 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 tridentata subsp. wyomingensis?
Seed, Division, Softwood or semi-hardwood 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'
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