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ARTEMISIA schmidtiana 'Nana'
Commonly known as Mugwort, Wormwort
Tiny, silvery white leaves and a low creeping habit
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - silky-hairy leaves 3-4.5cm (1¼-1¾in) long with very fine linear lobes.
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Height - 8cm (3in)
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Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - low, rhizomatous perennial. Forms a silver carpet of silky leaves. Produces panicles to 10cm (4in) long of small, yellow flowerheads.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - aphids, gall
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Place of origin - Japan
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Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/Conditions - Rockery (inc alpine) -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver -
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -
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Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -
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Artemisia - Growing Guide
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8cm (3in)
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Useful extras...

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Short circular wire plant support
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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