Artemisia ludoviciana

Silver Wormwood

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Common Name:

Silver Wormwood

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

75 cm

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia ludoviciana) - Description

Artemisia ludoviciana, syn. A. palmeri, A. purshiana, is a species in the genus Artemisia of the family Asteraceae, known by several common names, including silver wormwood, western mugwort, Louisiana wormwood, white sagebrush, and gray sagewort. It is native to North America where it is widespread coast to coast, but many subspecies are found only in the western United States.

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia ludoviciana) - Blooming

Blooms are insignificant.

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia ludoviciana) - 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.

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia ludoviciana) - 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.

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia ludoviciana) - Pest

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

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia ludoviciana) - 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.

Silver Wormwood (Artemisia ludoviciana) - Soil and irrigation

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