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    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.

    By: Summersweet Gardens at Perennial Pleasures

    Gardening facts about Artemisia pontica plant

    How to Grow Artemisia pontica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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