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.