Silver Mound Artemisia
Silver Mound Artemisia
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'
Item #0101 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9
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Silvery, aromatic foliage is finely textured with silky pubescence. An excellent accent for borders, herb and cottage gardens. Stunning when planted en masse, where it will provide a wonderful contrast to plants with green foliage or vibrant flowers. Thrives in cool summer areas. Non-invasive. An herbaceous perennial.
- OverviewLight Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly; allow soil to dry slightly between watering intervals.Average Landscape Size:
Quickly reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide.Key Feature:Dramatic Foliage ColorBlooms:
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. - DetailBotanical Pronunciation:ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh shmit-ee-AH-nuhPlant type:PerennialDeciduous/evergreen:HerbaceousGrowth rate:FastAverage landscape size:Quickly reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide.Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Fast Growing, Non-Invasive, WaterwiseFoliage color:Silver-greenBlooms:Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.Garden styleCottage, Mediterranean, RusticCompanion PlantsThrift (Armeria); Salvia (Salvia); California Buckwheat (Eriogonum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea)
- CareCare InformationRequires average, very well-drained soils; avoid extremely lean, heavily fertilized, or soggy soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Do not overwater; allow the top few inches of soil to dry slightly between intervals. Prune back in late spring to rejuvenate and promote dense growth.Light Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Water regularly; allow soil to dry slightly between watering intervals.
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