Roman Wormwood

Artemisiapontica

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh)
Species
pontica (PON-ti-kuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Birmingham, Alabama

COARSEGOLD, California

Yosemite Lakes, California

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Dunkirk, New York

Ithaca, New York

Monessen, Pennsylvania

Red Oak, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Ithaca, NY | August 2022 | positive

I grow the dwarf cultivar, "Nana" in my herb garden, and obtained it from Companion Plants in Athens OH. I love it! While it does spread,...Read More

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Blaine, WA | August 2019 | positive

I have found this to be a source for this plant:


Perennial Pleasures Nursery & Tea Garden

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Andover, MN | September 2016 | positive

I have been on a long quest to locate Artemisia Pontica, and it seems to be an incredibly elusive species. Various web sites indicate th...Read More

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Birmingham, AL (Zone 8a) | October 2014 | positive

Silvery, feathery foliage makes for an attractive, low maintenance ground cover. Spreads nicely without intervention.

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | January 2003 | positive

Be warned... this plant spreads like wild fire! When used in the right areas it's a beautiful, silvery groundcover. I have it in poor, dr...Read More

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