Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Low-growing Artemisia doesn’t get more compact or low maintenance than Garden Ghost™. Garden Ghost is an improved version of A. ‘Silver King’ and has much denser branching along with a wider, but still delicate, leaf shape. This plant is perfect for adding textural interest to a sunny garden border or a decorative container on a sunny patio or deck. The silvery color blends well with both cool and hot color palettes, and its low profile works well as an edging plant or as a deciduous ground cover.
Artemisia Garden Ghost™ is virtually resistant to pests and diseases and needs little maintenance during the growing season. This shrubby perennial quickly establishes in the garden, becoming drought tolerant after one or two seasons of regular watering. The naturally mounding growth needs no staking or pruning to keep the plants looking fresh and healthy throughout the growing season. Plant Garden Ghost™ along a pathway or near a sunny seating area, where the lightly astringent fragrance of the leaves can be enjoyed.
Artemisia Garden Ghost™ Care
Plant garden Ghost™ in full sun and in well-draining soil. Artemisia grows best in locations with loose, poor soils such as a rock garden or sandy slope. Amend heavy clay soils to increase drainage. Fertilize it once early in the summer as the new foliage emerges. Avoid heavy fertilizing or planting in shady locations, which will weaken growth.
After the first hard frost, prune the spent top growth to within 6 inches of the soil. Mulching with arborist chips or shredded leaves will help insulate the roots in areas with cold winters.
Artemisia growing in containers will also need a seasonal pruning to prepare for the winter months. If possible, move containers to a sheltered location out of the path of storms and drying winter winds. Place pots on bricks or pot feet to ensure good drainage during the winter months.
Artemisia Garden Ghost™ Plant Spacing
In one season, Garden Ghost™ can reach 12-14 inches tall, with a 24-30 inch spread. To ensure proper air circulation, space this Artemisia 18-24 inches from other plants. A single plant will comfortably fit in a pot with at least a 10-inch diameter.
Artemisia Garden Ghost™ Wormwood Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1 Foot
- Mature Spread
- 2-3 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- Flower Description
- Yellow
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Silver
- Foliage Description
- Silver, Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen, Variegated
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Artemisia Garden Ghost Wormwood
- Also Known As
- Wormwood
- Botanical Name
- Artemisia GardenGhost™
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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