As drought-tolerant as can be, the ferny graygreen foliage of ‘Powis Castle,’ is more upright than Silver Mound at 2–3’, and can even be clipped to form a low hedge. Tolerant of poor, sandy soil, the aromatic foliage only demands well-drained soil. Multi-talented Wormwood is gorgeous in the white garden, as foliage in a cut or dried arrangement, and shines next to darkleafed perennials in the border or rock garden. Plant 18” apart.
Plant Type |
Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
6-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spread | 3' - 6' (ft) |
Spacing |
24 in - 36 in |
Water Needs |
Low |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Award Winning, Evergreen, Fragrant, Plant of Merit |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rabbit, Salt |
Attracts |
Wildlife |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
Artemisia 'Powis Castle' | Wormwood 'Powis Castle', Artemisia arborescens x Absinthium, Wormwood 'Powys Castle', Artemisia arborescens 'Brass Band', Artemisia arborescens 'Powis Castle' || As drought-tolerant as can be, the ferny graygreen foliage of ‘Powis Castle,’ is more upright than Silver Mound at 2–3’, and can even be clipped to form a low hedge. Tolerant of poor, sandy soil, the aromatic foliage only demands well-drained soil. Multi-talented Wormwood is gorgeous in the white garden, as foliage in a cut or dried arrangement, and shines next to darkleafed perennials in the border or rock garden. Plant 18” apart.
Full Sun,
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Award Winning, Evergreen, Fragrant, Plant of Merit,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers