{"product_id":"silver-mound-artemisia","title":"Silver Mound Artemisia","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Soft, Feathery Cushion of Silver\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilver Mound Artemisia (\u003cem\u003eArtemisia schmidtiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Mound') is the classic, beloved mounding silver perennial, forming a soft, feathery cushion of finely dissected silvery foliage that begs to be touched. Tidy and non-spreading, it's perfect for edging, rock gardens, and the front of sunny borders, where its cool color sets off brighter blooms. Tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, it's an easy, dependable accent for Minnetonka, Lakeville, and Blaine gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eArtemisia schmidtiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Mound'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–12 in tall, 12–18 in wide (compact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–7 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft, feathery silver foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLean, well-drained; dislikes wet, rich soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Traits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer resistant, drought tolerant, mounding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Silver Mound as edging, in rock gardens, and at the front of sunny borders, where its soft cushion of silver cools and unifies the planting. It pairs beautifully with sedum, salvia, and bright-flowered perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall in a sunny, well-drained spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill (avoid rich, heavy soil), water in, and mulch lightly. Good drainage is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week to establish, avoiding soggy soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little supplemental water needed; it's highly drought tolerant. Rich soil or overwatering causes it to flop open.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sparingly; it thrives on the dry, lean side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my Silver Mound flop open in the middle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually from too-rich soil or too much water. Keep it lean and dry, and shear it back to refresh the mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it stays a tidy, non-spreading mound, unlike some other artemisias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a Zone 3 perennial, fully hardy statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the aromatic silver foliage is reliably deer-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Silver Mound with sedum, salvia, and bright perennials, or our taller Garden Ghost artemisia for a low-water, deer-resistant border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315415961905,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/silver-mound-artemisia.jpg?v=1779864870","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/silver-mound-artemisia","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}