Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King'

White Sage

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Common Name: 

White Sage

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Silver

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

75 cm

White Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King') - Description

A. ludoviciana var. albula is native to the desert Southwest and mountains. It grows to heights of 2 to 3.5 feet tall and 2 feet wide.

White Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King') - Blooming

Blooms are insignificant.

White Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King') - Growth

Plants in this genus grow as woody perennials. Grows best in full sun. Leaves are aromatic.Grow Artemisia in a rock garden or border. Some species work well in a herb garden, because they are of culinary value.

White Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King') - Planting

Take cuttings to propagate. Dividing the plants in spring or fall to produce more plants. Additionally, the plants can be propagated via rooting cuttings.

White Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King') - Pest

Common issues include stem disease, fungal leaf disease, rusts, white rust, downy mildew, and powdery mildew.

White Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King') - Interesting facts

Most species in this genus are known for their foliage rather than their flowers. They have interesting leaf patterns and silvery gray or white aromatic foliage. Artemisia absinthium is made famous for its use in the production of absinthe.

White Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King') - Soil and irrigation

All species of Wormwood require good drainage. Plants will dieback if grown in heavy soils with poor drainage.

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