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.
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Grade #1 Bare Root |
Grade #2 Bare Root |
Height:
8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread:
10.0-15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7
Foliage Color:
Silver/grey shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Formal Prairie Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Edging Attractive Foliage Salt Tolerant Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
An excellent choice for hot, dry sites, Artemisia should be grown in very well-drained soil and full sun. To avoid "melting out", it should be grown in poor soil and trimmed back in late spring to rejuvinate the foliage.
This plant tends to open up in the center during hot summers, so it is best grown north of zone 7. 'Silver Mound' rarely needs dividing and should be left undisturbed.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
Only 'SIlver Lining' is offered in this size. Finishes quickly in 4-5 weeks.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
10-12 weeks for 'Silver Mound' 5-6 weeks for 'Silver Lining'
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Growing Temperature:
55-60° F
Holding Temperature:
40-50° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.0
EC (What is EC?):
1.0-1.5 pour through method
Fertility:
If grown at too high of fertility levels, plants tend to open in the center. Low fertilization rates of 50-75 ppm are recommended.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Not required but is beneficial for plant vigor.
Pests & Diseases:
Aphids and whitefly.
Downy mildew, root, stem and crown rot, rust.
Potting & Timing:
Bare root plants may need to be trimmed to fit into containers.
Growing at temperatures higher than 75° F will cause the plant to "melt-out" and lose their soft mounded habit.
Moisture:
Requires low moisture levels, plants do not like to be wet.
Water in well at planting time, water again when soil is dry. If kept too moist, plants are more likely to open up in the center.
Planting Level:
Place crown just below soil line, plug even with the soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
It is best to grow Artemisia cool and dry to keep plants compact and healthy. Provide proper spacing to avoid plants growing into each other.
Lighting:
Requires high light levels for best results.
Grower Tips:
Plants will rot if over-wintered too wet. Good airflow is required in growing area to keep the foliage dry.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993
Height:
8.0-10.0 Inches
Spread:
10.0-15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7
Foliage Color:
Silver/grey shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Eclectic Formal Prairie Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Edging Attractive Foliage Salt Tolerant Small
Origin:
Not Native to North America
An excellent choice for hot, dry sites, Artemisia should be grown in very well-drained soil and full sun. To avoid "melting out", it should be grown in poor soil and trimmed back in late spring to rejuvinate the foliage.
This plant tends to open up in the center during hot summers, so it is best grown north of zone 7. 'Silver Mound' rarely needs dividing and should be left undisturbed.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
Only 'SIlver Lining' is offered in this size. Finishes quickly in 4-5 weeks.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
10-12 weeks for 'Silver Mound' 5-6 weeks for 'Silver Lining'
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Container:
Trade 1 Gallon Container
When to Plant:
Late winter to spring
Finish:
10-12 weeks
Growing Temperature:
55-60° F
Holding Temperature:
40-50° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.0
EC (What is EC?):
1.0-1.5 pour through method
Fertility:
If grown at too high of fertility levels, plants tend to open in the center. Low fertilization rates of 50-75 ppm are recommended.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Not required but is beneficial for plant vigor.
Pests & Diseases:
Aphids and whitefly.
Downy mildew, root, stem and crown rot, rust.
Potting & Timing:
Bare root plants may need to be trimmed to fit into containers.
Growing at temperatures higher than 75° F will cause the plant to "melt-out" and lose their soft mounded habit.
Moisture:
Requires low moisture levels, plants do not like to be wet.
Water in well at planting time, water again when soil is dry. If kept too moist, plants are more likely to open up in the center.
Planting Level:
Place crown just below soil line, plug even with the soil line.
PGRs/Pinching:
It is best to grow Artemisia cool and dry to keep plants compact and healthy. Provide proper spacing to avoid plants growing into each other.
Lighting:
Requires high light levels for best results.
Grower Tips:
Plants will rot if over-wintered too wet. Good airflow is required in growing area to keep the foliage dry.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993
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