Perennial

Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'

Wormwood

Plant Type: Perennial

Exposure: Sun Tolerant

FULL Sun

Finely cut, soft, silver foliage forms a neat, rounded mound. Drought tolerant. Noninvasive variety. Insignificant flowers. Prefers poorly fertile soil. Cut back in late spring to avoid "melting out".

Height

8-10"

Spread

12"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Excellent contrast to flowering plants and green foliage in beds and borders

Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' Plant Care:

Excellent drainage is key. Do not over water.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

Wormwood Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June), LATE (July-frost)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Low soil moisture. Sensitive to over watering.

Average

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant