Artemisia alpina
Caucasian wormwood
A woody-based evergreen perennial to 30cm, forming a mound of finely divided silvery foliage, with clusters of insignificant small yellowish flower-heads in summer
Synonyms
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' misappliedArtemisia lanata Willd.
see moreArtemisia caucasica
Artemisia pedemontana
Artemisia assoana
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Artemisia can be shrubs, perennials or annuals, evergreen or deciduous, with usually grey, aromatic, often divided foliage and rather insignificant flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile well-drained soil in sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring or autumn. Can also be propagated from greenwood cuttings (see softwood cuttings) of side-shoots in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Remove any dead stems and shoots in spring. Deadhead to improve appearance
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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