Also known as Wormwood · 690 gardener saves
Artemisia: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Artemisia, the genus most gardeners know as wormwood. We track 24 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Artemisia varieties
Of 24 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedArtemisia Silver Lining
Artemisia x hybrida 'Silver Lining'
#2 most savedSilver Mound Wormwood
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'
#3 most savedBeach Wormwood
Artemisia stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'
Silver King Artemisia
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver King'
Silver Mound Artemisia
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'
Versicolor Wormwood
Artemisia versicolor
Silvermound Wormwood
Artemisia schmidtiana
Southernwood
Artemisia abrotanum
Powis Castle wormwood
Artemisia Powis 'Powis Castle'
White Sagebrush
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
Absinthe Wormwood
Artemisia absinthium
Huntington Artemisia
Artemisia x hybrida 'Huntington'
Browse all 24 Artemisia varieties →
How to grow Artemisia
What the Artemisia varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 24 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Artemisia year
- PruneFebruary and March96% of varieties
Cut back woody stems by 1/3 to 1/2 in early spring to encourage bushiness
- DivideMarch, April and September92% of varieties
Divide every 3-5 years in spring or fall to prevent woodiness
- Spring CleanupFebruary54% of varieties
Remove old, dead, or damaged stems before new growth begins
Do
- Water sparingly once established 🌱
- Water sparingly once established 💧
- Prune back in early spring to maintain shape
- Water sparingly to prevent root rot 🌱
- Prune after flowering to shape the plant
Avoid
- Overwater, which can cause root rot ❌
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Overwater to avoid root rot ❌
- Overwater to prevent root rot ❌
What goes wrong with Artemisia
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Spray with neem oil or insecticidal soap |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing on foliage | Use horticultural oil or insecticidal soap |
| Spider Mites | Webbing and speckled foliage | Use organic insecticidal soap and increase humidity |
| Root rot | Wilting and yellowing leaves | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
| Powdery Mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
Making more Artemisia
Cuttings
- Take 4-inch softwood cuttings in late spring.
- Dip in rooting hormone.
- Plant in moist, well-drained potting mix.
- Keep soil moist for 6 weeks until roots develop.
Division
- Divide clumps in early spring.
- Use sharp knife to separate roots.
- Replant immediately in prepared soil.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
Artemisia questions
How many types of Artemisia are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 24 distinct Artemisia varieties. The most popular — ranked by 690 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Artemisia grow in?
Across its varieties, Artemisia covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Artemisia bloom?
Most Artemisia varieties bloom in mid-summer, late summer to fall, late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Artemisia should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Artemisia in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
