Artemisia, Black Stemmed Artemisia, White Mugwort, Wormwood 'Guizhou'

Sometimes referred to as "Guizhou group", this is a variable group of plants and not a true cultivar (single clone). The best have very d...Read Moreark green/black foliage and stems, almost black, but this is not true for most plants I see being sold under this name.

The flowers are cream rather than white, and will look "dirty" if placed next to clear white flowers or white painted background. Flower stalks are tall and may require staking. Flowers are also good for dried arrangements.

Forms a clump and, unlike some artemisias this is not an aggressive spreader. Best divided every 3-4 years.

Best in full sun if soil moisture is consistent, but this will also do well in light shade.

This plant is not drought-tolerant, and unlike other artemesias it requires consistent moisture for best performance.

I love this plant but am waiting to see how it survives. I felt that last year, direct sun made it a bit brown. I'm not sure if it was. D...Read Moreehydration event or if it was truly the sun. I see that it is a "full sun" but I will still wait and see if I need to transplant. I can say for sure that it has matured quickly and is twice the size from last year.

This is a gorgeous plant, the mahogany stems contrast beautifully with the dark green foliage, and the sprays of white flowers top it all...Read More off. Divides easily. Also purportedly gives one 'wild dreams' although I have not tried that.

Deb, Pacific Northwest

I have failed with this plant twice. Once, it didn't make it through our zone 4b winter. Once it succombed to a mild dose of dog pee. Th...Read Moreink its too delicate for my conditions!