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Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 8 - 30 cm (3 - 12 in)
Spread 20 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' (dwarf silvermound) bears pastel yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid summer to late summer. The showy matte foliage is light grey in colour, fine in texture, aromatic and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, edging, ground cover, mass planting and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.