Perennial- Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
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Common Name: Powis Castle Sagebrush
Botanical Name: Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’
Family: Asteraceae (Compositae)
Description: Evergreen woody perennial
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Little to moderate
Soil: Any well-draining soil
Habit and form: Mounding, fairly compact habit, silvery lacy leaves 3 feet tall to 4 feet wide. Good backdrop for more brightly colored plants
Flower type: Panicles (flower clusters) 6 inches long
Flower color & bloom season: Rarely flowers, but may occasionally produce panicles of silver, yellow-tinged flower heads in summer
Uses, if any, for plant and/or flowers: Foliage smells sweet
Pruning time & method: Prune in spring before spring growth to maintain compact shape. Cut off flowers to maintain shape
Maintenance tips: Can propagate by cuttings
