Scientific Name : Artemisia schmidtiana
Common Name : Wormwood
Hardiness Zone : 3a - 8b
Hardiness Degree : -40°F (-40°C)
Blooming Season : Summer
Plant Habit : Mounded
Characteristics : Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Winter Interest (regional), Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Scented Foliage, Low Maintenance
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Once a week
Spacing : 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)
Height : 6 - 12" (15 - 30cm)
Width : 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Compact, mounded plants have soft, silvery gray leaves and small yellow blooms.
Does well in poor soils.
Idea & Tips : Best for cooler climates.
Divide clumps in Spring.
Grower Information : Compact, mounded plants have soft, silvery-gray foliage and small, yellow blooms.
Daylength : Artemisia is grown for its silver, finely-textured foliage and is not dependent on daylength.
Propagation Information : Avoid water stress. Apply preventative fungicide spray after sticking.
Cool Treatment :
Plant Maturity: Cold treatment is not required.
Plant Growth Regulators : Responds to Bonzi (Spray) 40-50 ppm.
'Silver Mound'