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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

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) — silvery hairs that give the foliage its characteristic sheen.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9; one should be

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — shrub with white and yellow blooms; displaying an ability to adapt to a wide variety of garden settings.<br><br>In the

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Deer resistance and minimal care requirements make it an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscapes; thriving in USDA

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — The leaves measure approximately 2 to 4 inches in length and are coated in fine; making it a low-maintenance option for

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — This drought-tolerant species prefers full sun and well-draining soil; silver Wormwood thrives in full sun to part

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — It's valued for its aromatic leaves and compatibility with xeriscaping

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — as it is often a host for various butterfly species; shrub for full or half

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — which offer a striking contrast against greener plantings

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Silver Wormwood thrives in full sun to part shade and is remarkably drought-tolerant once established

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — The leaves measure approximately 2 to 4 inches in length and are coated in fine

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — scientifically known as Artemisia ludoviciana

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — one should be mindful that Silver Wormwood can be aggressive in its growth habit; silvery hairs that give the foliage

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — making it a low-maintenance option for the busy gardener

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Therefore, it may require periodic division to keep it contained within its desired area; utilized in mass for ground

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — as it is often a host for various butterfly species

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — shrub for full or half

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — Silver Wormwood thrives in full sun to part shade and is remarkably drought-tolerant once established; this

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — shrub for full or half; as it is often a host for various butterfly species

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — this plant is most notable for its silvery-white

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — displaying an ability to adapt to a wide variety of garden settings.<br><br>In the summer

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — With a spread of up to 2 to 3 feet wide

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — displaying an ability to adapt to a wide variety of garden settings.<br><br>In the summer; shrub with white and yellow

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — This drought-tolerant species prefers full sun and well-draining soil

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia Ludoviana) — which offer a striking contrast against greener plantings; scientifically known as Artemisia ludoviciana

Photographs by 9 contributors

Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
(c) Nicholas Thweatt, CC BY 4.0 · source
sonnia hill, CC BY 2.0 · source
Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Leonora (Ellie) Enking from East Preston, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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