Native Wormwood, White Sage

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Western USA, western Mexico

Growth Habits: Upright perennial subshrub, up to 4 feet tall (1.2 m), 2 feet spread (60 cm)

Flowers: White, light yellow or yellow flowers

Watering Needs: Little water, well drained soil.

Propagation: Division in spring or early fall, cuttings in summer, seeds, send stolons

The gray, aromatic foliage is a good transition among bright garden colors.

Blooming Habits:
This wormwood has bell-shaped grayish white flowerheads in summer.

Culture:
The Artemisia ludoviciana can be invasive. It does well in poor to average soil, but needs good drainage. It is better to cut in back in spring to keep young foliage coming.