Overview
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' is a plant with a bushy, upright, rhizomatous, clump-forming habit in the genus Artemisia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, aromatic, silver-grey, divided foliage. Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include culinary and medicinal.
About
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' is a compact, clump-forming perennial in the Asteraceae grown for its aromatic, silver-grey divided foliage. It is deciduous and forms upright, rhizomatous clumps. The plant prefers full sun on well-drained loam, sand or chalk and suits sheltered south- or west-facing positions. Flowering occurs July to September.
About the genus
Artemisia is a large, diverse genus of plants belonging to the daisy family, Asteraceae, with almost 500 species. Common names for various species in the genus include mugwort, wormwood, and sagebrush.
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In the garden
A clump-forming member of the Asteraceae, Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' is cultivated chiefly for its aromatic, silver-grey divided leaves rather than its flowers. The plant produces upright, rhizomatous growth and loses its leaves seasonally, so the foliage is the primary landscape feature. Position the plant in full sun on well-drained loam, sand or chalk; it tolerates acid, neutral or alkaline soils but will not tolerate poor drainage. Choose a sheltered site on a south- or west-facing aspect to protect the upright clump from strong winds. It is rated H6, very hardy in UK conditions, which means it will withstand typical winter exposure when planted in free-draining soil. In a garden setting, place Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' where its silver-grey, aromatic leaves can be seen and smelled from paths or seating areas; the flowering period runs July to September and is secondary to the foliage. Leaves are aromatic and can be harvested for culinary or medicinal use, either fresh or dried, which is how the plant has traditionally been used.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Artemisia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Upright, Rhizomatous, Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Aromatic, Silver-grey, Divided
- Suggested uses
- Culinary, Medicinal
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'
- Propagation
- Seed, Root stem tips, Heeled sideshoots, Division
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Gall midge
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'?
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' need?
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' hardy in the UK?
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'?
Seed, Root stem tips, Heeled sideshoots, Division.
More in the Artemisia genus
- Artemisia 'Coca Cola'
- Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis'
- Artemisia Pontica Roman Wormwood
- Artemisia lactiflora 'Elfenbein'White Mugwort
- Artemisia 'Boughton Silver'
- Artemisia Indica var. Momiyamae