Silver Mound Artemisia

Silver Mound Artemisia (Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’) is a low-growing, mound-forming perennial prized for its fine, feathery silver-grey foliage that adds year-round texture and contrast. In early summer it bears small, yellow-green flowers atop the silvery foliage, though most gardeners deadhead these to maintain the plant’s neat, silvery mound. Thriving in full sun and exceptionally well-drained soils—especially sandy or rocky sites—it’s remarkably drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. Hardy in Canadian zones 4–9, ‘Silver Mound’ makes an outstanding accent in borders, rock gardens or containers.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’
• Common name: Silver Mound Artemisia
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 4–9
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Very well-drained; tolerates poor, sandy or rocky soils
• Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
• Width: 45–60 cm (18–24 in)
• Foliage: Fine, lace-like silver-grey leaves; semi-evergreen
• Flower colour: Yellow-green (optional deadhead for foliage focus)
• Bloom time: Early summer (June–July)
• Maintenance: Low; trim back lightly after flowering to maintain shape
• Advantages: Drought- and deer-resistant; striking textural contrast; excellent for rockeries, borders and container planting