Mugwort
Common Name: Mugwort
Genus: Artemisia
Species: schmidtiana
Cultivar: 'Nana'
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light
Height: 10cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to take cuttings: March to June
Flowering period:
June
to
July
An outstanding silver foliage plant for the rock garden. Plants form hummocks at first, and then broaden out into deep mats of narrow leaves, which are arranged in tight-knit rosettes and give the plant a particularly beautiful texture. Unlike many of the larger artemisias which have spikes of coarse yellow flowers, this species remains mostly vegetative. It can produce short spikes of pale yellow flowers, but - particularly if grown with flowers whose colours would clash - these can be removed, and this helps to improve the foliage quality. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Looks good with:
Saxifraga 'Winifred Bevington'Linum monogynum
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