Rare Roots
Rare Roots Artemisia arborescens Wormwood
4.5
Best silver foliage shrub for low maintenance Mediterranean style gardens.
A reliable, clump-forming sub-shrub prized for its striking, fern-like silver foliage. It serves as an excellent textural filler in garden beds, offering high drought tolerance and deer resistance while maintaining a compact, evergreen presence.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking unique visual texture and year-round structural interest
- Eco-conscious homeowners looking for low-maintenance, water-wise landscaping solutions
- Organic growers needing a beautiful, functional barrier against local wildlife
Who should skip it
- Small-space gardeners who prefer highly controlled or contained plant arrangements
- Landscapers in regions with heavy clay soil or poor drainage
- Busy individuals wanting a completely hands-off plant that never needs trimming
Key Specs
Height at Maturity
30 inches
Width at Maturity
24-30 inches
Light Requirements
Full Sun to Light Shade
Soil Preference
Well-drained
Bloom Color
Yellow
Bloom Time
Late summer to fall
Foliage Color
Gray/Silver
USDA Hardiness Zones
5-8
Deer Resistant
Yes
Drought Tolerant
Yes
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