Artemisia schmidtiana
Silver Mound excels with its soft, finely textured, silver lacy foliage. It serves as a perfect contrast plant to tone down bright garden colors and for low-water landscaping.
Growing Guide & Production Protocols
Cultivation & Growing Guidelines
Artemisia schmidtiana, commonly referred to as ‘wormwood’ or ‘silver mound’, is a perennial from the Asteraceae family, admired for its finely textured, silver-gray foliage and soft, mounding habit. It thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and low to moderate fertility, showing excellent drought tolerance and resilience in heat. Consistent performance in propagation with quick sticking and dependable rooting. Prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture, developing strong silver-gray foliage. Minimal PGR use is required, as its natural growth habit produces compact, aromatic plants ideal for landscapes and mixed containers.
Artemisia schmidtiana is often used for contrast in mixed plantings, rock gardens, and borders, offering a refined, airy texture and long-lasting garden structure.
Commercial Artemisia Series Overview
Danziger offers one variety within this crop:
- Schmidtiana Silver Mound
A compact, rounded variety with dense, silky foliage that maintains its shape and color throughout the season. Schmidtiana Silver Mound is a low-maintenance foliage highlight, ideal for edging, containers, and modern perennial combinations.
For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Artemisia schmidtiana Growing Tips.
Common Production Base Specs
Core agronomic requirements applying across all Artemisia schmidtiana series.
| Crop Type | Bedding - Perennials |
|---|---|
| Growing Guide & Production Protocols | Artemisia schmidtiana, part of the Asteraceae family, is known for its soft, finely cut silver foliage and cushion-like mounding habit. This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun, poor to average, well-drained soil. With exceptional drought tolerance and deer resistance, Artemisia schmidtiana blooms primarily for its foliage rather than flowers, making it a favorite for rock gardens, borders, and contrasting mixed plantings that need striking texture and color contrast. |
| Cultivation & Groweing guidelines | Establish early at 65-68°F (18-20°C) to bulk. If bulking for spring sales, many varieties benefit from dropping temperatures to 40-50°F (4-10°C) for vernalization. pH 5.8-6.2, EC 1.0-1.5, feed 100-150 ppm N. Allow media to dry moderately between waterings to encourage deep root systems. Fungicide drench recommended at transplant. |
| Growth Habit | Mounded / Spreading |
| PGR Requirements | Minimal |
| Recommended Formats | Quarts, Gallons, Borders |
| Flowering Season | Foliage interest (All Season) |