Product Description
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound' (25) Bare Root Plants
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.
Performs in poor to average, well-drained soil, with a good drainage; plants do not like to stay wet. Deer and rabbit resistant plus drought tolerant. 'Silver Mound' combines especially well with dark leaved plants such as Sedum 'Purple Emperor' or with other silver foliage plants like Stachys 'Silver Carpet'.
Height: 8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread: 10.0-15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7
Foliage Color: Silver/grey shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor Soil Quality
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Attractive Foliage, Salt Tolerant, Small
Add a Touch of Silver and Texture to Your Garden with 'Silver Mound' Wormwood!
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound', also known as Silver Mound Wormwood, is a captivating perennial prized for its stunning silvery foliage and compact, mounding habit. This low-maintenance plant adds a touch of elegance and texture to any sunny garden, making it a favorite for borders, rock gardens, or containers.
'Silver Mound' is a cultivar of Wormwood known for its finely textured, silvery-white foliage. The leaves are deeply divided and feathery, creating a soft, mounding cushion that resembles a fluffy silver mound. In mid to late summer, the plant produces small, yellow flower heads, but they are often insignificant and can be removed to maintain the plant's attractive foliage. This compact perennial is a great choice for adding contrast and texture to gardens, especially when combined with plants that have bolder colors or coarser textures.
- Mature Size: 8-10 inches tall, 10-16 inches wide
- Foliage Color: Silvery-white
- Flower Color: Yellow (insignificant)
- Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
- Growth Habit: Mounding, clump-forming
- Light Needs: Full sun
- Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates poor, dry soils
- Hardiness Zones: 3-7 (USDA)
- Special Features: Silvery foliage, fine texture, drought tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, low maintenance
Planting:
- Timing: Plant in spring or fall for best results.
- Location: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. 'Silver Mound' thrives in full sun and tolerates poor, dry soils.
- Soil Preparation: While it tolerates poor soils, amending the soil with compost or other organic matter will improve drainage and fertility, promoting healthier growth.
- Spacing: Space plants 10-16 inches apart to allow for adequate growth.
- Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and regularly until it is established.
Care:
- Watering: Once established, 'Silver Mound' is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. Water deeply during prolonged dry spells.
- Fertilizing: Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth.
- Pruning: No pruning is necessary, but you can trim back any stray stems or deadhead the flowers to maintain a neat appearance.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every 2-3 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.
- Pest and Disease Control: 'Silver Mound' is generally pest and disease resistant.
Uses in the Garden:
- Borders and Edging: Adds a beautiful silvery border to flower beds and pathways.
- Rock Gardens: Thrives in the well-drained conditions of rock gardens.
- Groundcover: Can be used as a groundcover in sunny, dry areas.
- Containers: Can be grown in containers, adding a touch of silver and texture to patios and balconies.
- Mixed Borders: Combines beautifully with other perennials, especially those with contrasting colors or textures.
Add a touch of silver and texture to your garden with the beautiful and easy-care Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'!
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
