Silver Mound Artemisia
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'
Pronunciation: ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh shmit-ee-AH-nuh
SKU #00101
| Description | 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. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry slightly before watering. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 6 to 12 in. tall, 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | Thrift (Armeria); Salvia (Salvia); California Buckwheat (Eriogonum); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea) |
| Care | Requires 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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