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Variegated Wormwood

Scientific name: Artemisia vulgaris 'Orientale Limelight'
Taxonomy
Family:Asteraceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:3 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description A handsome, variegated version of the herb Mugwort. Also known as Variegated Mugwort.

  Morphology:
This herbaceous perennial grows to 4’ in height and 3’ in width in a bushy clump shape. The foliage consists of green leaves with bright splashes of cream to ivory.

  Adaptation:
This plant does in either full or partial sun. It loves hot dry areas where other plants do poorly.

Use caution where this plant is raised. The best use would be in a container so that it can’t spread through the garden. It can be cut back in Jun to rejuvenate it and to keep it from getting to big. It spreads by underground runners. Don’t allow it to go to seed either.

  Pests:
None.
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