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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ is a useful and handsome plant. It forms a natural upright mound of aromatic foliage, topped with small, pale yellow flowers in late summer. It’s perfect for growing in a hot sunny border or as part of a summer container display, and works well with pink and purple flowers, and ornamental grasses. The foliage can be used in dried flower arrangements.

Grow Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. After flowering, cut back hard in autumn.

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Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ and wildlife

Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ poisonous?

Artemisia ‘Powis Castle’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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