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Artemisiapycnocephala

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh)
Species
pycnocephala (pik-no-SEF-uh-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aliso Viejo, California

Burbank, California

Pomona, California

San Leandro, California

Ventura, California

Cordele, Georgia

White Center, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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L
Burbank, CA | June 2015 | positive

Its pretty much growing in my climate of Southern California, anyway. Soil must be well drained. Likes good watering in fall and spring...Read More

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Ventura, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2011 | positive

Very easy to grow on the coast in SoCal. Many people stop to pet it when they walk by!

A
Seattle, WA | May 2009 | neutral

I planted 3 of these 2 years ago, in part sun to sun. They looked cute growing with other low plants for a couple of years. They have a s...Read More

C
Cordele, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2008 | positive

I purchased Artemisia David's Choice to help break up the flow between colors in my perennial border.

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Medium to 2' - Plant 16" apart. This should become a standard Artemisia. Can be used like A. Silver Mound and may even replace it someday...Read More

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