Artemisia absinthium 'Powis Castle' Japanese Gardens

Artemisia absinthium 'Powis Castle' Japanese GardensArtemisia, also known as wormwood, grown and used by herbalists for treatment to rid the body of parasites, is also a fabulous perennial for contrast in a garden design. Critters like deer and rabbits leave it alone and it is very maintenance free. The cultivar 'Powis Castle' was introduced in 1972 from the National Trusts Powis Castle in Wales. Allan M. Armitage considers Powis Castle to be one of the finest plants in cultivation. 1993 RHS Award of

but wait…the best characteristic happens after the bloom

asymmetrical

bright-green needles and forms a tight low mound in the garden

the plant will grow about 3 ft tall and wide and stay dense and attractive year-round

Red cones form on the new growth in the spring

The cross is 'Tarantella' x 'Seestadt Bremerhaven'

and planted into humus rich

The flowers are a cherry red in color

creating a dense carpet of fine

and cannot grow some of the larger conifers

paling to white

The puffy stiff needles add a rich texture to any garden that contrasts nicely to other green plants