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Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: ludoviciana (loo-doh-vik-ee-AH-nuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Silver King

Synonym:Artemisia ludoviciana albula
Synonym:Artemisia purshiana

One vendor has this plant for sale.

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Silver/Gray
Aromatic

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
3 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral frostweed On Dec 29, 2006, frostweed from Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Dusty Miller, Native Wormwood, White Sage, Louisiana Sagewort 'Silver King' Artemisia ludoviciana is native to Texas and other States.

Positive zorba On Jul 12, 2004, zorba from Lake George, MN
(Zone 3a) wrote:

I use this plant (silver king) as a companion to white asiactic lillies and the effect is very calming. Both of these plants have been growing together for more than five years and look better each year. Both have very reliable in Zone 3a.

Neutral MaryE On Aug 5, 2003, MaryE from Baker City, OR
(Zone 5b) wrote:

Spreads by underground roots, also by seeds. Has a strong odor when disturbed. The silvery spikes add interest to the garden and I love the combination of the silver with plants having purple flowers. A lot of it gets pulled up every year and there is still plenty. I have some in my flower beds and some in half barrels in a hot full sun location with mint and other herbs that were chosen because of purple flowers or grey-green or varigated leaves. It makes a nice combination of form and color.

Neutral violabird On May 25, 2003, violabird from Barnesville, GA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

Can be invasive but just pull it out! Love it for the tall accent and makes for wonderful wreaths and dried flower arrangements.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Barnesville, Georgia
Cordele, Georgia
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Lake George, Minnesota
Mathiston, Mississippi
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Roswell, New Mexico
Deposit, New York
Baker City, Oregon
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Toone, Tennessee
Charleston, West Virginia



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