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Silver Mound Artemesia  (Artemisia schmidtiana)

Aptly named, 'Silver Mound' has soft, feathery foliage and forms compact, silky, cushion-like mounds. It has many applications in the garden including: edging, rock gardens, pots, or a filler plant for hot, dry areas. It has long been one of the most popular silver foliage plants.

'Silver Mound' combines especially well with dark leaved plants, whether perennials, annuals, or shrubs.

Growing & Maintenance Tips:

An excellent choice for hot, dry sites, Artemisia should be grown in very well-drained soil and full sun. To avoid "melting out", it should be grown in poor soil and trimmed back in late spring. This plant tends to open up in the center during hot summers, so it is best grown north of zone 7. 'Silver Mound' rarely needs dividing and should be left undisturbed.

Height: 8-10 Inches

Spread: 10-15 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-7

Good Companions

Asters, Coneflower, Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Perennial Geranium, Lamb's Ear,  Spiderwort, Sedum, Yarrow, and many more.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

• Border

• Drought Tolerant

• Salt Tolerant

• Container

• Edging

 Critter Resistance

• Deer resistant

• Rabbit Resistant

 Exposure

• Full sun

Growth Rate in the Garden

• Medium

 Soil Moisture Needs

• Low water needs

• Average water needs

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