Artemisia alpina

Artemisia caucasica, also known as Caucasian wormwood, is a species of flowering plant in the Daisy family. It is native to the Caucasus.

Distribution

This species is native to the Caucasus. However, there are reports encounters in Central Spain and Crimea.
One occurrence in 1859 records finding a specimen in Cilicia, Turkey.

Description

This woody evergreen perennial can grow between 10-50cm, producing a mound of silver-coloured foliage.

Cultivation

It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Pests

This species is generally not susceptible to pests.