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Powis Castle Artemisia
Artemisia x 'Powis Castle'

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Finely textured deeply cut silver foliage; aromatic; borne in panicles but rarely flowers.

Plant Form or Habit: rounded

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders

Propagation: stem cuttings

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: silver with yellow tinge

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 3'

Width: 3'

Foliage Texture: fine

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Atremisia arborescens and A. absinthium are the parents; soft gray foliage makes this a nice companion plant for contrast; do not cut back in fall.

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