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Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King' (artemisia) produces bright yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer to mid autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte, coarse textured and fragrant foliage that is greyish cyan in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King' (artemisia) may be invasive.