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    Artemisia umbelliformis

    Also Known As

    • Artemisia laxa
    • Alpine Wormwood

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5"-9"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Artemisia umbelliformis plant details

    Artemisia umbelliformis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia umbelliformis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and white
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 5 IN - 9 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia umbelliformis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Artemisia umbelliformis (formerly A. laxa) A pretty little alpine artemisia with low silvery-grey foliage topped with small greenish-yellow flowers. Apparently used as a flavoring in alcoholic drinks in the Alps like some sort of high-alpine absinthe. Sounds dangerous. Zone 5, 4 probably.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Artemisia umbelliformis plant

    How to Grow Artemisia umbelliformis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - bright shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Artemisia pycnocephala

    aka Beach Sagebrush, Sandhill Sage

    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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    Artemisia tridentata

    aka Great Basin Sagebrush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Artemisia tridentata form by Merikanto
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    Artemisia versicolor 'Seafoam'

    aka Artemisia versicolor 'Sea Foam', Curlicue Sage, Curlicue Wormwood

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Artemisia versicolor 'Seafoam' foliage by plant lust
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    Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'

    aka Valerie Finnis Western Mugwort

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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