Powis Castle artemisia is a low-growing, mounding perennial plant with outstanding silver-grey, lacy and aromatic foliage. Powis Castle is very hardy and more tolerant of summer heat and humidity than other artemisia. The silver, lacy foliage contrasts nicely with most other plants making it an excellent choice for planting in mixed shrub and perennial borders. Use it to soften bright red and orange flowers and to blend with blues and lavenders. Powis Castle is at home in a rock garden, a herb garden, or as a stand-alone specimen.

Height: 1' to 1' 6" Landscape Usages: Focal Point Specimen, Landscape Beds, Garden Pond, Foundation, Outdoor Living Areas, Small Groups, Border / Edger Growth Rate: Fast Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Drought, Insect, Disease, Heat Soil Needs: Well-Drained, Ammended Clay, Average, Dry, Rocky Water Needs: Low, Little To None USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Spread: 4' to 5' Attracts: Visual Attention Characteristics: Foliage Fragrances: Aromatic, Fragrant Foliage Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Mostly Sun Foliage Color: Grey, White Seasons of Bloom: Spring Foliage, Summer Foliage, Fall Foliage Type: Herb, Perennial Theme Gardens: Japanese, Perennial, Rock

Powis Castle Artemisia Feeding Instructions

Feed lightly in Spring and then on an as needed basis through late Summer. We generally recommend a slow-release granular flower food, higher in the middle number: this is phospherous, which helps to promote strong root systems, strong stems and plenty of flowers. Alternatively, you may use a natural or organic, non-burning plant food. Refer to product label for application rates and instruction.

Powis Castle Artemisia Pruning Instructions

Clip lightly to shape if needed throughout the season. If your plant becomes overgrown or spindly, rejuvination pruning may be necessary. Rejuvination pruning usually requires removal of two-thirds, or more, of a plants foliage. The best time for rejuvination pruning is just before the bud break in early Spring.

Powis Castle Artemisia Pest Instructions

This plant typically encounters very few pest or disease problems. If a pest or disease problem is identified, treat with an insecticide product, preferably one containing "Neem oil". Neem oil is a safe, triple-action product that can be used to control insects, mites and diseases. If your plant appears seriously stressed or diseased, consult with your local nurseryman, arborist, professional landscaper or local extension agent.