Artemisia 'Powis Castle' is a striking, silver-leaved perennial prized for its finely divided, aromatic foliage 🌿. This fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant adds soft texture and contrast to sunny borders, rock gardens, and dry landscapes.
With a mounded habit and lacy, gray-green leaves, it provides a beautiful backdrop for flowering plants. 'Powis Castle' thrives in full sun, resists deer, and requires little maintenance—perfect for xeriscaping and low-water gardens ☀️.
- Full Sun
- Foliage Plant – No Significant Bloom
- Silvery, feathery, aromatic leaves
- Excellent for texture and contrast in dry gardens
- Great for borders, rock gardens, and slopes
- Height: 2–3 Feet
- Spread: 3–6 Feet
- Hardiness Zone: 6–9
- Drought Tolerant and Deer Resistant
- Low Maintenance and Non-Invasive
Plant Care Instructions and Attributes
- Plant in full sun with well-drained soil
- Water sparingly once established—ideal for dry climates
- Prune lightly in spring to encourage bushy growth
- Avoid overwatering or planting in humid, wet locations
Note: Plants are shipped in nursery pots with protective packaging. Some leaf curling or yellowing may occur in transit but recovers quickly in proper conditions. Shipping restrictions may apply in some states.
Frequently Asked Questions❓
Does 'Powis Castle' bloom?
🌿 Not significantly. It's grown for its soft, silver foliage rather than flowers.
Is it drought-tolerant?
☀️ Yes! Once established, it thrives with minimal water and full sun exposure.
Can it be grown in containers?
🪴 Yes, just make sure the soil drains well to avoid root rot.
Does it require frequent pruning?
✂️ Minimal pruning in spring keeps it compact and encourages dense foliage.
Growing Zones: 6–9
| Mature Height: | 2 to 3 Feet |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 3 to 6 Feet |
| Botanical Name: | Artemisia 'Powis Castle' |
| Bloom Time: | Insignificant |
| Foliage: | Silvery, feathery, aromatic |
| Plant Type: | Foliage Perennial |
| Product Type: | Sun-Loving Foliage Plant |
