Artemisia stelleriana

Silver wormwood

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Hardy perennial groundcover with silvery aromatic foliage, thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, ideal for coastal or alpine gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Silver wormwood
Family Asteraceae
Genus Artemisia
Species Stelleriana
Origin Northern Asia / Arctic Europe
Blooming Late summer to autumn, small yellowish flowers
Leaf Color Silvery-white / Grey-green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy or gritty soil; poor to moderately fertile conditions preferred.

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Watering

Drought tolerant once established; water sparingly. Avoid waterlogging which causes root rot.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun essential for compact growth and silver foliage intensity; shade causes leggy growth.

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Fertilization

Low nutrient requirements; avoid high nitrogen to prevent loss of fragrance and color.

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Pruning

Cut back hard in early spring or after flowering to maintain shape and vigor.

Pest Control Aphid Leafhopper Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-22° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 80000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 40%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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