Silver Mound

Compact, silver mound foliage offering graceful, low-maintenance texture

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 qt

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

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP46A

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