Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King'

Common name(s): western, mugwort, Silver King artemisia

Description: perennial; a selection that does not spread aggresively but rather forms a tidy clump. Leaves have been used traditionally as a wash for spider bites, rashes, etc. as as a natural underarm deodorant. Lobed, silver foliage adds texture to the dry garden. Small, nondescript flowers in late summer.

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: medicine, as natural deodorant, ornamental

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought