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Silver Mound Artemisia, Angel's Hair
Scientific Name: Artemisia schmidtiana Maxim.
Family: Asteraceae

Show Larger Picture Artemisia schmidtiana at the Flagstaff Arboretum

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 1-24,29-45 USDA: 5 - 9 Heat Tolerance: Not as heat resistant as 'Powis Castle' Sun Exposure: Sun to part sun Origin: Japan Growth Habits: Herbaceous perennial, mound forming, 6 to 18 inches tall (15-45 cm), 12 to 24 inches in spread (30-60 cm); finely textured, feathery, silver leaves Watering Needs: Little to moderate water, tolerates poor soils; prefers sandy soild, needs good drainage Propagation: Divide clumps in spring or autumn, easy by cuttings

Cultural Practices:
Trim the plant short at the end of the growing season.

Blooming Habits:
Insignificant short spikes of pale yellow flowers in early autumn