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    Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King'

    Also Known As

    • Silver King White Sage

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King' plant details

    Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Superb cut or dried, the slender silvery-white leaves and the large flower heads of white are also showy in the garden; upright stems to 3'. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    A well-known western perennial or subshrub that, in favorable conditions, will spread rapidly by rhizomes. Gray-white tomentose leaves are held on erect 3' stems and provide excellent contrast to dark-leafed natives such as Ceanothus and Rhamnus. Best used in full sun with moderate water. Hardy to 0F. Western North America.

    By: Native Sons

    Silver King is a herbaceous perennial for sun and drier areas. Grey white stems bear fine fuzzy silvery foliage that is fragrant. Grows 2-3 feet tall and is heat and drought tolerant. Hardy in zone 5-10. Yellowish grey flowers in august to september. Silvery foliage is great contrast in cut arrangements.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King' plant

    How to Grow Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • cream
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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