Artemisia arborescens
Silver or Large Wormwood
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.