 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
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| Plant Number: 1.075.050 | USDA Zone: 1 - 9 |
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 | Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’ |
| Common name : Silver Mound Artemisia |
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| Certainly one of the most popular of foliage perennials, this forms a low cushion of ferny, silvery-grey leaves. In areas with humid summers, Silver Mound benefits from a hard clipping just as the tiny silver ball-like flowers appear, usually in mid to late June. Plants will regrow quickly and remain attractive all season long. Good for hot, dry sites. Nice edging plant, also combines well with other perennials in tubs or mixed containers. Divide every two to three years (in spring or fall) in order to maintain good vigour.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Massed
Flower Head Size
Very Small
Height
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Spread
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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This noninvasive artemisia forms a perfect dome of densely cut, silvery gray, silky-haired leaves with insignificant flowers. Popular in cool-summer areas, it's not nearly as well adapted to hot areas. To prevent plants from falling open from the center in midsummer, prune the plant back to about 2 inches high in early summer.; Larry Hodgson, Perennials for Every Purpose |
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