Silver Mound Artemisia

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Silver Mound Artemisia is a stunning perennial that blends silvery foliage with the airy beauty of Artemisia. Known for its finely textured, silvery-gray leaves, it adds elegance and contrast to gardens. This versatile plant forms a compact, mounding shape and is perfect for borders, rock gardens, or containers. The soft, silvery foliage provides year-round interest and is a perfect backdrop for colorful flowers. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, this plant is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a visually striking and easy-to-care-for addition to their landscape.

Features:

1. Silvery Gray Foliage: The finely divided, silvery-gray leaves form a dense, soft mound that enhances the beauty of surrounding plants and provides year-round interest.
2. Compact Growth Habit: Grows into a neat, rounded mound, making it perfect for borders, containers, and rock gardens, adding structure and texture to your landscape.
3. Low Maintenance: Easy to grow with minimal care, requiring little water once established and thriving in well-drained soils.
4. Drought-Tolerant: Perfect for dry, low-water gardens, this plant is ideal for xeriscaping and requires little upkeep once established.
5. Versatile Planting: Suitable for a wide range of garden styles, including perennial borders, cottage gardens, and as a low-maintenance groundcover.
6. Pollinator-Friendly: Although the blooms are small and subtle, they attract bees and butterflies, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Marie Ballard Aster Silver Mound Artemisia
• Flower Color: Yellow (small, feathery blooms)
• Plant Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
• Spacing: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall