Soft, feathery, silver-gray foliage. Forms a compact, rounded mound. Good for rock gardens and hot, dry areas. Easy to grow in well-drained soil of low fertility. 10 – 15″. Botanical Name- Artemisia Silver Mound Pronunciation- ar-teh-MEE-zhuh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average to dry, well drained soil of low fertility Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Foliage Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Achillea ‘Firefly Peach Sky’ – silver peach full sun combo Fauna Attracted- Beneficial wasps, hoverflies (flowers are less showy but still visited), some moth species Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune hard in spring to maintain form; keep soil on the dry side and avoid rich fertilizers. Trimming Instructions- Prune in spring to remove dead stems and shape. Avoid over-pruning. Fertilization Instructions- Feed sparingly with a low-nitrogen fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) in spring; low feeding need. Too much fertilizer can reduce aroma and increase flopping in clay soils. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Rust, aphids
