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Silver Mound Wormwood

Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'

Category: Perennial • Wormwood

Discover Silver Mound Wormwood, a drought-tolerant plant with silvery foliage perfect for borders and accents.

Mature Height: 12-18 inches
Mature Width: 12-24 inches
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 4-8
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Silver Mound Wormwood is a compact, mound-forming perennial with silvery, finely dissected foliage. It adds texture and color to gardens and is drought-tolerant.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Prefers dry to moderate moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Requires well-drained soil, tolerates poor soil conditions, and prefers a slightly alkaline pH.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

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Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for adding texture and color contrast in gardens. Works well in rock gardens or as a ground cover.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Silver Mound Wormwood a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

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