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Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00000151
01/01/98

Artemisia schmidtiana--Satiny Wormwood

Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9                                     
Height:  24 in   Spacing:  15 in                            
Type: herbaceous perennial                                  

Comments: This artemisia grows well in a sunny location     
and in a well-drained soil.  The finely divided,            
silvery-gray, fragrant leaves are the main ornamental       
feature.  Planting may be done in early fall or spring.     

Propagation:  Propagation is by division in spring or       
October, or by stem cuttings taken in September.            

Cultivars:                                                  
   'Silver Mound' - A compact, mound-like plant only about  
     10 inches tall.                                        

References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1997, White       
Flower Farm 1997, Lake County Nursery 1997, Bailey          
Nurseries 1997, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1997.                 

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