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Silver Mound/
Wormwood
Artemisia
Description:
A fragrant, lacy plant grown for it's silvery foliage. It is also a nice accent to
fresh or dried flower arrangements or in containers of annuals. |
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| Common Name: |
Wormwood, Silver Sage, Silver Mound,
Sagebrush, Mugwort |
| Botanical
Name: |
Artemisia |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
This plant
tolerates some drought, some salt and will grow in moist soil but prefers a well-drained
or sandy soil with a pH of neutral to slightly alkaline (6.8-7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Sun to Partial Shade |
| Attributes: |
Good for the border or as a ground cover |
| Pests: |
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scales,
Leafhoppers, Vine Weevils, Spider Mites, Slugs |
| Diseases: |
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Blight,
Rusts, Root Rot |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Aster, Blue-Eyed Grass,
Purple Coneflower, Coral
Bells, Hardy Geranium,
Black-Eyed-Susan, Lamb's Ear,
Stonecrop, Yarrow |
| Care: |
Division can be done in the fall or spring. Do
not remove the foliage until spring because the spent leaves act as a winter
protectant. Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
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Varieties: |
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Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizhou'
White Mugwort
zones 3-9
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Description: This Artemisia is quite unique. It
is actually grown for it's creamy white flowers rather than it's foliage.
Prune in the spring to keep it's habit compact. May require staking.
This variety likes to be dry between waterings and doesn't like too much
fertilizer |
| Bloom
Color: |
White |
| Bloom
Time: |
Summer and Fall |
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Foliage Color: |
Green |
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Height: |
48" |
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Spread: |
48" |
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Artemisia arborescens 'Powis Castle'
Sagebrush, Mugwort, Wormwood
zones 5-8
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| Description: A shrubby variety with dissected, ferny, silver
foliage. 'Powis Castle' will withstand the heat and
humidity better than other Artemisias. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow (Inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Silver |
| Height: |
24-30" |
| Spread: |
30" |
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Artemisia
schmiditiana
Silver Mound, Mugwort, Sagebrush, Wormword
zones 4-10
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| Description:
Aptly named, 'Silver Mound' has soft, feathery foliage and forms a compact,
silky, cushion-like mound. 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 such as Sedum 'Purple
Emperor' or with other silver foliage plants like Stachys 'Silver Carpet'. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow (Inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Silver |
| Height: |
12-24" |
| Spread: |
20" |
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Artemisia
stelleriana 'Silver Brocade'
Dusty Miller, Old Woman, Beach Wormwood
zones 3-9
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| Description: A broader form of Artemisia with silver colored
foliage. Dusty Miller also looks great in arrangements! This variety likes to
be dry between waterings and doesn't like too much fertilizer. Plant with Rudbeckia, Echinacea,
Aster, and Boltonia. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow (Inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Silver |
| Height: |
6-10" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Artemisia
ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'
Western Mugwort, Cudweed, White Sage
zones 5-10
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| Description: The silver foliage of 'Silver Queen' looks and
smells extraordinary in bouquets. This variety likes to be dry between
waterings and doesn't like too much fertilizer. |
| Bloom Color: |
Yellow (Inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Silver |
| Height: |
24-36" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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