Artemisia alba subsp camphorata

Name: Artemisia alba subsp. camphorata – Buisson au feuillage gris argenté aromatique
Brand: plant d'Avenir
SKU: pda117
Price: 5.8 EUR
Availability: InStock

€5,80

Artemisia alba subsp camphorata is a highly fragrant, medicinal and striking grey-green bush.

It has a smell that reminds some of a very fresh Coca Cola and others of a fresh pool - either way, it smells like summer!

The leaves are as fine as lace and the stems will become woody over time to support her growth.

Flowering	June, July, August
Exposure	Full Sun
Frost Tolerance	-17°C
Size	60cm H x 60cm W
Soil	Dry, Sandy, Well Draining
Origin	Europe

pda117

€5,80

In stock

🪴9x9 cm

🚂 Ships across EU
🌱 Grown in our nursery

Exceptional drought tolerance

Sun-loving

Low-maintenance

Erosion control

Aromatic chemistry

✂️The best time to cut Artemisia back is February/March.
It can become rather leggy as it grows so don't hesitate to cut it back - the new growth will be brighter and healthier.
🌱You can use the cuttings to start new plants or try your hand at making your own cola drink.

Floral Morphology

Flowers in Artemisia are generally small, inconspicuous, and arranged in dense capitula.

Unlike many other Asteraceae, their heads are not showy, with tiny yellowish to green florets often hidden among the foliage.

Most species are wind-pollinated rather than insect-pollinated, so their floral displays are subtle.

Leaves are alternate, finely dissected, and often silvery-grey or greenish-white, covered in fine hairs and aromatic glands that release a pungent, herbal scent when crushed.

This foliage is the true ornamental and ecological star, providing striking contrast in borders, rockeries, and dry gardens.

Reproductive Biology

Artemisia species are hermaphroditic or dioecious, depending on the species. Many rely on anemophily (wind pollination), with pollen dispersed through open air rather than relying on insects. Seeds are small, dry achenes, often produced in abundance, allowing species to colonize open and disturbed habitats. Some species also spread by rhizomes, forming colonies that stabilize soils in dry, sandy landscapes.

Beyond their reproductive biology, Artemisia species have long been entwined with human culture:

Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) was key in making absinthe.
Artemisia annua is the source of artemisinin, a crucial anti-malarial compound.

Many species are used in rituals, perfumes, and herbal medicine.

Ecology & Adaptations

Artemisia thrives in temperate, Mediterranean, and arid environments, particularly in:

Borders and rockeries
Dry, sunny sites
Wildlife-friendly gardens

The organic molecule Artemisinin was used in traditional Chinese medicine to treate malarial fevers.

Recently it has been used to treat malaria - both in its organic form and in its semisynthetic derivatives.

The genus was named in honor of Artemisia II of Caria, a powerful queen and botanist of antiquity, though the name also recalls Artemis, the Greek goddess of the wilderness and protector of herbal medicine.

We won't forget Artemisia’s legendary reputation in folklore for warding off evil spirits.

Species of Artemisia are native to Europe, Asia, and North America, with habitats ranging from steppes and deserts to alpine meadows.

Many, like Artemisia absinthium, have been used in traditional medicine and famously in the making of absinthe, the legendary green spirit of 19th-century Europe.