Botanical Name: Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'
Common Name: Silver mound artemisia Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character semi-deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low mound-forming perennial forming a dense, fine-textured rounded cushion-shaped mass; low, spreading habit makes this variety distinct from A. s. 'Nana' which is finer but more upright in growth Height to 12" Spread to 18" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun preferred Soil tolerates any soil with good drainage Hardiness hardy (all zones) goes completely dormant in cold climates Morphology: Leaves fine, silvery pinnatifid leaves to 1-1/2" long, alternate on stems, fairly dense on stems Flowers tiny yellow head flowers which are unattractive; generally removed Fruit tiny achenes Propagation: stem cuttings on spring and summer Usage: low facer plant in sunny beds, rock gardens, near masonry and mixed with other drought tolerant plants; grows in rock walls or other small planting pockets Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering; drought tolerant when established Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting time Pruning cut back dead growth in fall or winter Pests/Diseases root rot in poorly drained areas Special Conditions/Other don't tear out plant when it dies back; it will re-sprout Origin: Japan Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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