Artemisia 'Silver Mound' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Silvermound is a very hardy shrub and perennial. It has two advantages: it is heat tolerant and does not spread invasively. It also has small yellow flowers in the summer, usually removed so that the plant can concentrate on producing more attractive foliage. This perennial is considered toxic to pets and humans if ingested.
Common Name |
Silvermound, Silver Mound, Wormwood, Artemisia, Angel's Hair
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'
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Genus
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Artemisia
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Family
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Asteraceae
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Order
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Asterales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Artemisia 'Silver Mound' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Artemisia 'Silver Mound'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Artemisia 'Silver Mound' needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Artemisia 'Silver Mound' needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Artemisia 'Silver Mound' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Artemisia 'Silver Mound' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Artemisia 'Silver Mound' to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Artemisia 'Silver Mound' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Artemisia 'Silver Mound'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Artemisia 'Silver Mound' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
alkaline
neutral
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Artemisia 'Silver Mound' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Artemisia 'Silver Mound' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
18 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Plant of Merit
Showy
Semi-Evergreen
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Is Artemisia 'Silver Mound' toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Artemisia 'Silver Mound' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Artemisia 'Silver Mound', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
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Artemisia 'Silver Mound' Native Region |
Find out where the Artemisia 'Silver Mound' plant originated. |
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Country |
Japan
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