Artemisia maritima
sea wormwood
A subshrub with aromatic, deciduous feathery leaves reaching 60cm. The leaves are covered in hairs giving a soft silvery appearance and smell pleasantly medicinal. Flowers are spikes of small yellow-brown clusters developing in summer
Synonyms
Seriphidium maritimum
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Brown | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Artemisia can be shrubs, perennials or annuals, evergreen or deciduous, with usually grey, aromatic, often divided foliage and rather insignificant flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Eurasia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun on well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate from seed or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Prune in spring to keep bushy
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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