Plants in genus artemisia
Artemisia chamaemelifolia
Artemisia chamaemelifolia is a critically endangered species native to Europe and the Middle East. It features pinnatisect green leaves and yellow flowers, forming a mat of fragrant, airy foliage. This plant grows from a central stem and can spread up to 4 feet, thriving in grassy and stony landscapes at various elevations.
Artemisia lactiflora
Artemisia lactiflora is a vigorous perennial with creamy-white flower plumes in summer and autumn. Known for its lush green foliage, it thrives in poor, dry soil and is suitable for flower arrangements.
Artemisia annua
Artemisia annua, commonly known as sweet wormwood, is a rapidly growing, drought-tolerant plant with a strong, pleasant fragrance. It is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds and is known for its use in herbal crafts and dried flower bouquets. The plant is native to temperate Asia and has been naturalized in many countries. It is also notable for its use in traditional medicine, particularly for treating malaria.
Artemisia capillaris
Artemisia capillaris is a biennial or perennial herb native to Asia, known for its silky silver foliage and narrow to wide panicles of yellow florets. It forms a dense mat and is used in traditional Chinese medicine. This plant requires good drainage and struggles in humid summers.
Artemisia abrotanum
Artemisia abrotanum, native to Eurasia and Africa, is a small bushy shrub with a strong camphor-like odor. It has grey-green, narrow, feathery leaves and small yellow flowers. Known for its insect-repelling properties, it is used in herbal teas and traditional medicine. The plant is best cut back in early spring and has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Artemisia absinthium
Artemisia absinthium, commonly known as wormwood, is a herbaceous perennial native to North Africa and Eurasia. It features silvery-green, finely cut foliage and pale yellow flowers. Historically used in absinthe, it has various medicinal properties but contains thujone, which can be toxic in large amounts. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in dry, nitrogen-rich soil.
Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizhou'
Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizhou' is a stout perennial known for its deer-resistant clumps that reach 4 feet in height. It features red-purple stems with cutleaf, dark green foliage and large, airy heads of small, pure white flowers in July. This plant grows well in typical garden soil and prefers a moist site, making it a striking addition to cottage or rain gardens.
Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'
Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade' is a perennial with bright silvery-white foliage, known for its prostrate growth habit. It is deer-resistant and non-weedy, making it a great choice for gardens. This plant forms a 2-foot wide clump over three years and requires good summer drainage. Its unique appearance and resilience make it a popular choice for sunny landscapes.
Artemisia michauxiana 'Discolor'
Artemisia michauxiana 'Discolor' is a perennial known for its finely dissected silver foliage. This plant is attractive to butterflies and is rabbit-resistant, making it a hardy choice for sunny gardens.
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' is a perennial plant native to the southwestern United States, known for its striking silver-white leaves. It grows to a height of 18-24 inches and produces narrow grey flower spikes in late spring. This plant is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in very dry, sunny locations. It is also deer resistant, making it a good choice for gardens in areas with wildlife. The plant received a top rating in the Chicago Botanic Garden's artemisia trials, highlighting its resilience and ornamental value.
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Ever Goldy'
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Ever Goldy' is a gold-foliaged sport of the popular 'Silver Mound', known for its soft, golden, thread-like foliage. This plant forms a 6-inch tall by 15-inch wide clump and thrives in bright, sunny, well-drained soils. Its unique coloration and texture make it a standout choice for rock gardens or as a groundcover. The plant's drought tolerance and deer resistance add to its appeal, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners seeking vibrant foliage.
Artemisia 'Silver Lining'
Artemisia 'Silver Lining' is a hybrid groundcover with cutleaf silver foliage. It is durable and heat-tolerant, growing 15 inches tall and 3 feet wide. This non-stoloniferous plant thrives in average to dry soils.
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' is a soft, lacy perennial with silvery foliage that thrives in well-drained soil. Its unique texture and color make it a popular choice for adding contrast in garden designs.
Artemisia 'Powis Castle'
Artemisia 'Powis Castle' is a hybrid of Artemisia arborescens x absinthium, known for its silvery foliage and heat and humidity tolerance. It forms an 18-inch tall by 5-foot wide clump and is drought-tolerant, rarely flowering. This plant originated from Powis Castle Garden in North Wales and is ideal for sunny, dry locations.
Artemisia mexicana 'Fredericksburg'
Artemisia mexicana 'Fredericksburg' is a slowly enlarging wormwood with weeping, silver foliage. It grows to about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it a suitable choice for hot, dry, low-maintenance areas. This plant is slower spreading than other Artemisia species and is drought-tolerant. Its silver foliage adds a striking contrast to gardens, and it is well-suited for xeriscaping and groundcover.
Artemisia frigida 'Silver Eagle'
Artemisia frigida 'Silver Eagle' is a North American native plant with feathery silver foliage. It grows to a height of 18 inches and spreads to 2 feet wide. The plant is evergreen and features long stems that become pendant with age, adding texture to garden landscapes.