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ARTEMISIA 'Powis Castle'
Commonly known as Mugwort, Wormwort

Very dainty silver grey foliage
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Maintain stocks by taking cuttings. Wildlife plant - butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Made popular by its planting at the castle in Welshpool. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenBillowing filigree leaves of silver-grey to 6cm (2½in) long.
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
90cm (36in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Woody-based perennial. Produces panicles, to 15cm (6in) long of silver, yellow-tinged flowerheads.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented foliageAromatic foliage.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
90cm (36in)
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