Artemisia glacialis

Also Known As

Glacier Wormwood

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Artemisia glacialis plant details

Artemisia glacialis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia glacialis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen white
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia glacialis

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, wind
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Silvery cushions even more condensed than genipii, Farrer liked it (although he preferred chewing on genipii, like coca it provides extra energy at high altitude, genipii must have been good, he raved about it); glacialis is great in a dry sand bed. ZONE 4