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Artemisia schmidtiana Nana

Artemisia schmidtiana Nana
Dwarf Schmidt Wormwood

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They didn't like the autumn and winter. They died.

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Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana', a dwarf perennial with silvery foliage.
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Artemisia schmidtiana Nana, or Artemisia, is a dwarf perennial with creeping stems forming a silvery ball. Its soft foliage is composed of delicate evergreen leaves. The decorative foliage is charming.

In summer, the dwarf Schmidt artemisia produces small pale yellow flowers in spikes. Artemisia is a very hardy plant native to the Sakhalin Islands. It can reach a height of 15 cm (6in) at maturity with a spread of 30 cm (12in).

 

This silvery artemisia is preferably grown in dry and sunny places such as rockeries or borders. You can place it near walls but also as an accompaniment to thyme, for example.

 

Artemisia 'Nana' is a versatile plant that can be used in many ways. You can plant it with other artemisias in the front of a border or grow it in pots on your terraces and balconies. This lovely plant is a great choice for a white garden and an excellent backdrop for lilies and bulbs. If you plant your lilies among Artemisia 'Nana', they'll be protected from lily beetles.

Artemisia schmidtiana Nana in pictures

Artemisia schmidtiana Nana (Foliage) Foliage
Artemisia schmidtiana Nana (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour grey or silver

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Artemisia

Species

schmidtiana

Cultivar

Nana

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Dwarf Schmidt Wormwood

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

To keep your Dwarf Wormwood healthy, it's essential to water it while keeping it in sunlight. Plant it in well-drained soil that's dry and poor. Use light soil - heavier soil can harm the young plant. The best soil is sandy and peaty, with pH levels that are neutral to limestone. Once the Dwarf Wormwood is well-rooted, it can survive drought conditions. Prune it at the base in autumn and give it a light pruning in July to improve its foliage. Always be aware of aphids, which can harm the plant.

Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 9 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune lightly with shears in the middle of summer to maintain a dense and bushy habit.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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