Botanical Name: Artemisia ludoviciana albula
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Common Name: Silver King Artemisia  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Grey, Silver, White

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

'Silver King' typically forms a spreading clump of generally erect, non-woody stems to 24 to 36 inches tall and wide. Foliage is aromatic when bruised. Species is also commonly called western mugwort or white sage. This plant is most commonly sold in the US as a cultivar but the Royal Horticultural Society lists the correct name as Artemisia ludoviciana subsp. mexicana var. albula and indicates that Silver King is a common name. By whatever name, it had lovely foliage that provides a great seasonal bridge and is fabulous cut fresh or dried. SILVER KING may spread somewhat aggressively in the garden by rhizomes, though it appears to be more restrained than the species; if you're concerned, try it in containers.