Cornell Farm Artemisia Powis Castle
Best low-maintenance choice for drought-tolerant, textural garden landscapes.
This is the ultimate textural anchor for a low-maintenance garden, offering a striking silvery contrast that makes everything around it pop. You sacrifice vibrant blooms for this foliage-first aesthetic, but you gain a drought-tolerant, aromatic perennial that thrives with almost zero fuss.
$16.99
Who it's for
- Xeriscaping enthusiasts needing reliable, dense mounding plants
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated, year-round textural contrast
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, pest-resistant landscaping
Who should skip it
- Minimalists wanting low-maintenance plants that stay in place
- Beginner gardeners intimidated by annual hard pruning requirements
- Gardeners managing heavy clay soil or poor drainage
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives with minimal irrigation once established in the landscape.
Visual Contrast
Silvery foliage provides a sharp, elegant break from deep green plantings.
Hardiness Range
Versatile enough to survive across a wide variety of climate zones.
Growth Coverage
Spreading habit makes it an effective solution for suppressing garden weeds.
Aromatic Impact
Fragrant leaves add a sensory layer to pathways and seating areas.
Maintenance Ease
Requires little beyond full sun and well-drained soil to flourish.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Perennial
Foliage Color
Silvery-white
Mature Height
2-3 ft
Mature Spread
3-6 ft
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-9
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Pot Size Available
1 gallon
Fragrant
Yes
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Water Requirement
Low
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