Rose 'Flower Carpet' with silver gray folaige Artemisia 'Powis Castle' and flowering Nepeta (Catmint) in garden border.

Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’, also known as Powis Castle Wormwood, is a drought-tolerant perennial adapted to many summer-dry climate gardens. This silver-gray foliage plant grows in a mound-like habit, reaching a height of 2-3 feet and spreading up to 3-4 feet wide. Ideal growing conditions for Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ include full sun and well-drained soil. This plant is extremely drought tolerant and requires little to no supplemental watering once established.

Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ is native to the Mediterranean region and is well-suited for gardens with similar climates. Its fine-textured foliage adds a striking contrast to other plants in the garden, making it a popular choice for border plantings. The plant’s aromatic leaves can be used in arrangements or dried for use in potpourri. Considered to be deer-resistant, Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ is a low-maintenance plant that adds a touch of elegance to any garden setting.