Silver Wormwood

Artemisia Arborescens

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Overview

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) is a robust, evergreen perennial with silvery-gray, aromatic foliage, reaching up to 3 feet in height and 4 feet in width. Its woody stems support intricate, fern-like leaves that add textural contrast to landscapes. In summer, it bears yellow, inconspicuous flowers. Hardy and drought-resistant, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, ideal for xeriscaping and coastal gardens. USDA zones 6-9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–11Climate Mediterranean

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — Silver Wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) is a robust

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — evergreen perennial with silvery-gray

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — Silver Wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) is a robust

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — Its woody stems support intricate, fern-like leaves that add textural contrast to landscapes

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — In summer, it bears yellow, inconspicuous flowers

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — ideal for xeriscaping and coastal gardens

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — reaching up to 3 feet in height and 4 feet in width

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — evergreen perennial with silvery-gray

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — Silver Wormwood (Artemisia arborescens) is a robust

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — Its woody stems support intricate, fern-like leaves that add textural contrast to landscapes

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — In summer, it bears yellow, inconspicuous flowers

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — ideal for xeriscaping and coastal gardens

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — Hardy and drought-resistant

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — is a captivating specimen for landscape designs seeking to incorporate both aesthetic appeal and practicality

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — widely recognized as Silver Wormwood

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — This perennial shrub can reach a mature height of about 3 to 5 feet with a similar spread

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — silvery foliage that elegantly complements a variety of garden themes

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — Its finely dissected leaves are covered with silky hairs that endow the plant with a luminous

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — soft-textured appearance.<br><br>Silver Wormwood thrives best in USDA zones 6 through 9

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — tolerating dry spells and requiring little water once established

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — The plant's preference for a well-draining soil is paramount

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — demanding full sun exposure to flourish

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — including sandy and rocky substrates.<br><br>The plant's versatility extends to its use as an aromatic herb

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — It's also resilient to poor soil conditions

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — making it an exemplary choice for drought-prone regions or water-wise gardens

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — or as a structural element in Mediterranean or rock gardens

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — an insect repelling companion plant

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — Silver Wormwood produces inconspicuous yellowish flower clusters in the summer

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Arborescens) — it can serve as a beautiful backdrop for plants with darker foliage or brightly colored flowers

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