Artemisia pontica

Also Known As

Artemisia pontica 'Roman Wormwood'
Roman Wormwood

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 10"-12"
W: 12"-23"

planting zones

3a-9b

Artemisia pontica plant details

Artemisia pontica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia pontica

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 23 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia pontica

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This little artemisia, also known as Petite Wormwood, makes an attractive soft mass of fine silver-gray foliage, only about 10" tall, and it spreads gradually. Introduced to America in the 17th century, it is used in the production of Absinthe. It is a hardy perennial, and is tolerant of poor dry soils. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil.