Silver Wormwood
Artemisia ludoviciana
Also known as White Sagebrush, Western Mugwort, Mexican Sagewort
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Silver Wormwood is a vigorous perennial with silvery-white, finely divided foliage that provides striking color contrast in xeric gardens. It produces small yellowish flowers in late summer and thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal maintenance.
Why grow it
Silver Wormwood offers reliable silvery foliage color in drought-tolerant perennial plantings where many ornamentals struggle, filling a niche similar to other Artemisia species but with notably fine, divided texture. It requires substantially less water and maintenance than most garden perennials once established, making it practical for xeric landscapes, rock gardens, or where irrigation is limited. The late-season flowering provides interest when many summer bloomers have declined.
Watch out for
This species spreads vigorously by rhizomes and can outcompete neighboring plants in favorable conditions, so it benefits from defined bed edges or containers to contain growth. Foliage quality declines in humid climates or areas with poor air circulation, where fungal issues become more likely. Hard pruning in early spring keeps plants compact and improves form, as unpruned specimens tend toward leggy, open growth over time.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Silver Wormwood is a vigorous perennial with silvery-white, finely divided foliage that provides striking color contrast in xeric gardens. It produces small yellowish flowers in late summer and thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal maintenance.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Silver Wormwood grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Silver Wormwood offers reliable silvery foliage color in drought-tolerant perennial plantings where many ornamentals struggle, filling a niche similar to other Artemisia species but with notably fine, divided texture. It requires substantially less water and maintenance than most garden perennials once established, making it practical for xeric landscapes, rock gardens, or where irrigation is limited. The late-season flowering provides interest when many summer bloomers have declined.
Watch out for
This species spreads vigorously by rhizomes and can outcompete neighboring plants in favorable conditions, so it benefits from defined bed edges or containers to contain growth. Foliage quality declines in humid climates or areas with poor air circulation, where fungal issues become more likely. Hard pruning in early spring keeps plants compact and improves form, as unpruned specimens tend toward leggy, open growth over time.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Seasonality
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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