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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

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By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

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