Melinda Myers

Silvermound

Botanical Name

Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'

Min Zone

3

Max Zone

7

Height

12 to 18 inches

Width

12 to 18 inches

Flowers

Summer (not effective): white, remove

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained to dry

Planting & Care

• Space plants 15 inches apart
• Shear or remove flowers to prevent opening of center or prune back plant in mid summer
• Needs very little fertility
• Tolerates moderate amounts of salt

Problems

Rot, rust

Varieties

• Artemisia 'Powis Castle' - feathery silver grey foliage