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Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'
Also Known As
- Silver Queen Mugwort
- Silver Queen Mugwort
- Silver Queen Wormwood
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 3'-6'
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' plant details
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and pollution tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and pollution
- Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Native Sons
By: Forestfarm
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Gardening facts about Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' plant
How to Grow Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- pollution tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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