This rhizomatous perennial has a low spreading stems that form a compact low rounded habit. It has dense tufted silvery-grey lobed leaves and the tiny yellow flowers are arranged on branched stems and appear during summer.

Hardiness zones 4 to 9

Artemisia schmidtianais naturally found in Japan growing in scrub or woodlands in well-drained moderately fertile soils but dislikes wet soil. It prefers a open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Satiny Wormwood is a perennial that is grown for its low dense habit and its scented silvery foliage. It is planted along front borders in small or cottage gardens or used as a ground cover. It is also used as a spill-over in tubs or planter boxes or a rockery. It establishes in 1 to 2 years from division and is suitable for inland or coastal regions tolerating drier conditions. ID 1612

Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh)schmidtiana (shmit-ee-AH-nuh)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family