Artemisia 'Silver Mound'
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, textured foliage.
Artemisia 'Silver Mound' is a striking perennial celebrated for its compact, mounding habit and soft, silvery-gray foliage that provides year-round interest. This variety thrives in challenging conditions, tolerating drought and poor soils with minimal upkeep. It forms a dense cushion, reaching approximately 2.5 feet in height and 3 feet in width, making it an ideal accent for borders, rock gardens, or containers. While it produces small yellow blooms in summer, its true beauty lies in its cool-toned foliage, which complements surrounding plants beautifully. It prefers full sun and excellent drainage for optimal growth.
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SKU
43084
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, luminous foliage for their borders
- Busy homeowners wanting drought-tolerant, pest-resistant landscape plants
- Minimalists preferring plants that maintain a naturally tidy, symmetrical shape
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with nutrient-rich soil or poor drainage systems
- Residents living in regions with hot, humid summer climates
- Low-effort gardeners who prefer plants requiring zero seasonal maintenance
Performance breakdown
Foliage Visual Impact
Silvery-gray tones provide a sophisticated, high-contrast anchor for any garden bed.
Drought Resilience
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering once established.
Maintenance Ease
Requires very little intervention to maintain its signature compact, mounding shape.
Soil Adaptability
Performs reliably in poor, sandy, or loamy soils with proper drainage.
Design Versatility
Perfectly sized for borders, rock gardens, or elevated container arrangements.
Pollinator Appeal
Primarily valued for its foliage rather than attracting bees or butterflies.
Key Specs
SKU
43084
Genus
Artemisia
Species
schmidtiana
Item Form
Bareroot
Light Requirements
Full Sun/Part Shade
Bloom Time
Early Summer to Mid Summer
Hardiness Zones
6 - 9
Growth Habit
Shrub
Features
- Forms a neat, compact mound.
- Striking silvery-gray foliage color.
- Highly drought and poor soil tolerant.
- Requires minimal maintenance.
- Complements other plants with cool tones.
- Suitable for container gardening.
- Adds texture to garden designs.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the striking aesthetic appeal of the Artemisia 'Silver Mound'. Its soft, silvery foliage provides exceptional contrast and texture in garden beds, making it a design favorite. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's reliability and hardiness, noting its ability to establish quickly and thrive even in challenging, dry conditions. The overall sentiment suggests high satisfaction with both the visual impact and the low maintenance quality of this perennial. It delivers significant visual value without demanding extensive care.
Know before you buy
This plant thrives in sandy or loamy soils that offer excellent drainage. It is highly tolerant of poor soil conditions, but it will struggle in heavy, waterlogged clay.
No, this variety is highly drought-tolerant. Once established, it requires very little supplemental water, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance garden beds.
Yes, 'Silver Mound' is well-suited for container gardening due to its compact, mounding habit. Ensure your container has adequate drainage holes to prevent the roots from sitting in excess moisture.
For the best silvery-gray foliage color and a dense growth habit, plant it in a location that receives full sun. While it can tolerate partial shade, too little light may cause the mound to become leggy.
No, this plant is not classified as deer-resistant. If you live in an area with high deer activity, you may need to use protective measures to prevent browsing.
Your bareroot plant will arrive in a dormant state, which is the ideal time for planting. Simply follow the included planting instructions to ensure it establishes a strong root system during the growing season.
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