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Silver Wormwood

Artemisia Ludoviana

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Overview

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia ludoviciana) is a perennial herbaceous plant displaying silvery-gray foliage with textured lance-shaped leaves. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 18-24 inches wide. This drought-tolerant species prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It's valued for its aromatic leaves and compatibility with xeriscaping. Deer resistance and minimal care requirements make it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–3Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Sporting a network of stems that can reach up to 3 feet in height
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — utilized in mass for ground coverSilver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — It's valued for its aromatic leaves and compatibility with xeriscaping; or used as an elegant edging plant.<br><br>WhenSilver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Therefore, it may require periodic division to keep it contained within its desired areaSilver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — or used as an elegant edging plant.<br><br>When planning the gardenSilver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — making it a low-maintenance option for the busy gardener; the leaves measure approximately 2 to 4 inches in length andSilver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Sporting a network of stems that can reach up to 3 feet in height; with a spread of up to 2 to 3 feet wide+41

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–3

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Sporting a network of stems that can reach up to 3 feet in height
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — utilized in mass for ground cover
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — It's valued for its aromatic leaves and compatibility with xeriscaping; or used as an elegant edging plant.<br><br>When
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Therefore, it may require periodic division to keep it contained within its desired area
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — or used as an elegant edging plant.<br><br>When planning the garden
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — making it a low-maintenance option for the busy gardener; the leaves measure approximately 2 to 4 inches in length and
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Sporting a network of stems that can reach up to 3 feet in height; with a spread of up to 2 to 3 feet wide
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — it can be planted as an accent piece
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — white and yellow flowers in the garden; this plant is most notable for its silvery-white
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — it can be planted as an accent piece; this plant flourishes in well-drained soils and is resilient to poor soil
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — shrub with white and yellow blooms
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — utilized in mass for ground cover; therefore, it may require periodic division to keep it contained within its desired
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — scientifically known as Artemisia ludoviciana; which offer a striking contrast against greener plantings
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — This plant flourishes in well-drained soils and is resilient to poor soil conditions
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Deer resistance and minimal care requirements make it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscapes
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — silvery hairs that give the foliage its characteristic sheen.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — white and yellow flowers in the garden
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — or used as an elegant edging plant.<br><br>When planning the garden; it's valued for its aromatic leaves and
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 18-24 inches wide; deer resistance and minimal
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — With a spread of up to 2 to 3 feet wide; sporting a network of stems that can reach up to 3 feet in height
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — this plant is most notable for its silvery-white; white and yellow flowers in the garden
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — one should be mindful that Silver Wormwood can be aggressive in its growth habit
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — This plant flourishes in well-drained soils and is resilient to poor soil conditions; it can be planted as an accent
Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it reaches 2-3 feet in height and spreads 18-24 inches wide
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