Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Perennial up to 1.5m tall which becomes woody at maturity. |
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| Foliage | Deeply lobed, simple leaves (5 - 10cm long, 2.5 - 7.6cm wide) resemble a pinnately compound leaf with oblong, irregularly lobed 'leaflets'. The upper leaf surface is variegated green and yellow, hairless to sparsely hairy. Upper leaves tend to be more deeply lobed than lower ones. Leaves have a distinct aroma. |
| Stems | Stems are usually reddish brown. |
| Others - Plant Morphology | This cultivar is sold under the trade name of Artemisia vulgaris 'Oriental Limelight'. Reference |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Fragrant |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Golden Garden, Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
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Others
| Master ID | 30571 |
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| Species ID | 4880 |
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