Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Artemisia

Species:

Artemisia pycnocephala

USDA Symbol:

ARPY3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, moths, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal dunes and sandy areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow and keep moist until establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI