About
Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial that typically reaches a height of 10 cm. It develops a spreading mound of soft, fragrant, silvery foliage that is finely divided into slender lobes. In summer, it produces small, nodding flower heads that are yellowish and arranged in short racemes.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile well-drained soil in sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
- Pruning
- Remove any dead stems and shoots in spring
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed, division, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus