Artemisia schmidtiana 'Silver Mound'

Artemesia Silvermound

A stunning mounded perennial prized for its fine, silvery-gray foliage that forms a soft, lacy cushion. ‘Silver Mound’ creates a glowing accent in sunny gardens and is especially effective when used to contrast with darker foliage and bright blooms.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 8–12 in (0.7–1 ft)



Foliage: Fine, threadlike, silvery-gray; forms a dense, low mound



Flowers: Insignificant; grown primarily for foliage



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun (best foliage color and form)



Soil: Very well-drained; tolerates poor, dry soils



Water: Low; drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9



Landscape use



Edging and borders



Rock gardens and gravel gardens



Contrasting foliage plantings



Containers and mixed planters



Groundcover in sunny, dry sites



Notes



Excellent drought tolerance once established



Deer and rabbit generally avoid due to aromatic foliage



Plays well with late-season bloomers and dark foliage perennials



Light shear after peak season keeps mound tidy

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8-12"

Width

18-24"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green, Silver

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Mass Planting

Shape

Oval/Rounded, Rounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes