1-gallon Artemisia Powis Castle Wormwood is a beautiful foliage plant grown in zones 4-9. Its finely textured silver-gray foliage and mounding habit make it a stunning addition to any garden.
Artemisia 'Powis Castle' Wormwood is a popular ornamental plant grown for its silvery-gray, fern-like foliage. It is a bushy, woody-based perennial or subshrub that typically grows 2-3 feet tall and wide, but can spread to 3-6 feet wide if not restrained. It is hardy to USDA zones 4-10.
Artemisia 'Powis Castle' is a hybrid between Artemisia arborescens (large wormwood) and Artemisia absinthium (absinthe wormwood). It is believed to have been introduced in 1972 from the National Trust's Powis Castle in Wales.
This plant is relatively low-maintenance and easy to grow. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.
Artemisia 'Powis Castle' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It can be planted as a single specimen, in borders or beds, or as a ground cover. It is also a good choice for rock gardens and xeriscapes.
The foliage of Artemisia 'Powis Castle' is aromatic and can be used in fresh or dried arrangements. It can also be used to make wreaths and potpourri.
This plant is generally non-toxic, but it is best to avoid ingesting it, as it can cause stomach upset in some people.
Here are some additional tips for growing Artemisia 'Powis Castle' Wormwood:
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune lightly in the spring to remove dead or damaged branches.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new growth.
Artemisia 'Powis Castle' Wormwood is a beautiful and easy-to-grow plant that can add interest and texture to any garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
