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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 1-2 feet tall
Width: 2-3 feet wide
Flower color: Yellow, small, and inconspicuous
Foliage color: Silvery-gray, finely dissected leaves
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Maintenance: Low; prune back in early spring
Growing zone: USDA Zones 5-9
Wildlife: Not highly attractive to wildlife due to its aromatic foliage

Perennials

Artemisia 'Powis Castle'

Wormwood

Artemisia 'Powis Castle' is an attractive perennial hybrid known for its finely dissected, silvery-gray foliage that adds a soft, textured element to gardens. Originating from the mix of species found in Europe and Asia, this plant was named after Powis Castle in Wales, where it was first cultivated. Its aromatic leaves provide a lovely contrast in mixed borders and perennial beds, enhancing the visual appeal of surrounding plants.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low

Bloom time

Late summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Waterwise Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies · Lavender · Coreopsis · Russian sage

Design tip

Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.