Artemisia schmidtiana
Schmidt wormwood
A low-growing, rhizomatous evergreen perennial to 30cm in height, forming a mound of lightly scented, silvery, finely divided leaves. Clusters of small, pale yellow flowers are sometimes produced in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Artemisia can be shrubs, perennials or annuals, evergreen or deciduous, with usually grey, aromatic, often divided foliage and rather insignificant flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed, division, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back lightly in spring to maintain shape; avoid cutting into old woody stems that do not have buds
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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