Silver Mound

Soft, feathery silver mound providing a delicate, mounded accent

Botanical Name- Artemisia Silver Mound

Pronunciation- ar-teh-MEE-zhuh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average to dry, well drained soil of low fertility

Current Size- #1

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Companion Plants- Rosemary officinalis (dry, sunny herb companion)

Fauna Attracted- Beneficial wasps, hoverflies (flowers are less showy but still visited), some moth species

Plant Habit- Perennial

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