Western mugwort (Artemisia ludoviciana) ar-tem-EE-zsah loo-doe-viss-see-AY-nah Synonyms:  A. palmeri Genus:  Artemisia This is a high-drama native. Its gracious, high-impact, powdery-white shrubby mounded foliage grows to 4 feet tall. Care:  Very tenacious. Either plant in soil low in fertility to thwart their spread, plant them with other aggressive plants or be ready to do some plucking. Propagation:  Sow seed in containers in spring or autumn. Root greenwood cuttings of side shoots in summer. Problems:  White rust, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and a variety of leaf and stem fungal diseases are common.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Runs Growth Pace Fast Grower, Invasive/Aggressive Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry Characteristics Fragrant Foliage, Native Bloom Time Summer Flower Color White Uses Beds and Borders Style Herb Garden, Rock Garden, Roadside Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Perennials