About
Artemisia schmidtiana is a compact, rhizomatous evergreen perennial that reaches up to 30 cm in height. It develops a dense mound of finely dissected, silvery-green foliage that emits a subtle fragrance. In summer, this plant may produce clusters of small, pale yellow flowers.
About the genus
Artemisia includes a variety of plants such as shrubs, perennials, and annuals, which can be either evergreen or deciduous. The leaves are typically gray, aromatic, and often have a divided appearance. The flower heads tend to be inconspicuous.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
- Pruning
- Cut back lightly in spring to maintain shape; avoid cutting into old woody stems that do not have buds
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, division, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus