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Artemesia pontica - Roman Wormwood (NEW!)
Artemesia pontica - Roman Wormwood (NEW!)
Silvery foliage · Soft flowers · Old-world herbal tradition
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Roman wormwood is a graceful, aromatic plant grown for its feathery silver-gray leaves and its long, airy flower clusters. The foliage alone makes it worth growing—soft, finely textured, and luminous in sunlight. In summer, nodding clusters of pale whitish-yellow flowers rise above the leaves, adding movement and quiet beauty.
This plant spreads by underground rhizomes, forming a loose, silvery groundcover when given room. It’s especially lovely in dry gardens, cottage borders, and herbal landscapes where texture and tone matter more than bold color.
Roman wormwood has a long history in European herbal traditions. Its aromatic leaves have been used in sachets, insect-repelling blends, and traditional preparations. Today, many gardeners grow it simply for its beauty, fragrance, and usefulness in dried arrangements.
BEST USES
- Groundcover in dry, sunny areas
- Herbal and medicinal gardens
- Sachets and dried herbal blends
- Cottage and Mediterranean-style gardens
- Silvery foliage contrast in mixed beds
GROWING NOTES
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub / woody perennial
- Growth habit: Spreading, rhizomatous
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, lean soil
- Water: Low to moderate
- Hardiness: Very cold hardy
Roman wormwood prefers dry, sunny conditions and does best when it’s not overwatered or overfed.
SIZE & DETAILS
- Height: 2–4 ft.
- Spread: Spreads by underground rhizomes
- Foliage: Feathery, silver-gray
- Flower color: Pale yellow-white
- Fragrance: Herbal, aromatic
TRADITIONAL USES
Roman wormwood has been used traditionally for:
- Sachets and insect-repelling blends
- Aromatic herbal preparations
- Digestive and tonic blends
These uses are shared for educational purposes, not as medical advice.
HARVESTING TIPS
- Harvest leaves before flowering for strongest aroma
- Cut stems in the morning after dew dries
- Dry in loose bundles in a shaded, airy place
- Use dried leaves in sachets or potpourri
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choose Roman wormwood if you:
- Love silver foliage
- Garden in dry, sunny soil
- Want plants for sachets or dried herbs
- Enjoy old-world herbal plants
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.