Artemisia schmidtiana Nana (Wormwood)
One of the most popular foliage plants, award-winner Artemisia schmidtiana ‘Nana’ is a compact, semi-evergreen perennial forming a low, spreading mound with soft, silvery leaves divided into hair-like segments of extremely fine foliage texture.
One of the most popular foliage plants, award-winner Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' is a compact, semi-evergreen perennial forming a low, spreading mound with soft, silvery leaves divided into hair-like segments of extremely fine foliage texture. Tiny, yellow nodding flower-heads appear in mid or late summer, but they are ornamentally insignificant and are best cut off to keep the foliage at its best. A great choice as a neutral spacer or framing plant, Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' is a graceful addition to the landscape, in combination with perennials whose flowers are mostly in the cool color range (pink, lavender, blue, purple, and even scarlet to maroon). One of the few Artemisia that is not invasive by underground rhizomes.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Typically grows up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm) and 8-12 in. wide (20-30 cm)
- Evergreen in warm winter climates.
- Thrives in poor to moderately fertile, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Excellent soil drainage is essential. Tolerant of poor soils, dry soils and drought
- Focal point as a single specimen. Fits beautifully in any beds of perennial flowers and is a lovely addition to the herb garden or rock garden. Great choice for edging or as ground cover.
- Deer and rabbit resistant!
- Low maintenance, this plant is pest-free. Watch for powdery mildews.
- Propagate by seed, division, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Divide every 2 to 3 years (in spring or fall) in order to maintain good vigor
- Native to Japan
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Artemisia |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 8″ – 12″ (20cm – 30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |