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Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'
Wormwood
Plant Type: Perennial
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".
Height8-10"
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Spread12"
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Growth HabitFILLER (mounded)
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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