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Western Mugwort

Artemisialudoviciana var. albula

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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frostweed

Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Western Mugwort Artemisia ludoviciana var. albula is native to Texas and other States.

Happenstance

Northern California, CA | April 2005 | positive

An excellent true silver gray Artemisia, deciduous, slow grower, lovely form.

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