Artemisia alba 'Canescens' (syn A. splendens), Wormwood columnar papery orbs with yellow centers

papery orbs with yellow centers bloom through midsummer above silvery-gray

altogether refreshing

Long-lasting as a cut flower

The second photo of flower buds by Frank Mayfield from Chicago area

Artemisia alba 'Canescens' (syn A. splendens), Wormwood columnar papery orbs with yellow centersVery distinctive groundcover form, the low bushes carry twisting, filigree edged silver white foliage. Stunning especially midsummer through autumn. Slow growing but long lived. Will show some purple if stressed and or during the transition into fall dormancy when leaves are shed. Mature size: 6 inches T x 12 inches W. Minimum temperature: 20 F