Curlicue Wormwood

Artemisia 'Sea Foam' Asteraceae

Growth habit

Dwarf Shrub

Biocultural value

Silver foliage has a sharp fragrance that repels moths.

Location

Robison Herb Garden, Heasley Rock Garden

Source of plant

High Country Gardens, Well-Sweep Herb Farm, Taylor's Herb Gardens Inc.

Description

Suffruticose perennial reaching 8" in height and 24" in width with tightly curled, finely dissected foliage that produces an unusually textured frothy and lacy clump.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

leaf color, notable texture, fragrance