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Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'
Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
Common Name: | Dwarf Schmidt Wormwood |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
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Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | A small, herbaceous perennial. It has a dense and creeping growth habit. It can reach 10cm in height and has a spread of 10 to 50cm. |
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Foliage | The leaves are alternately arranged along the stem and is silvery green and tomentose. |
Flowers | The inconspicuous flowers are borne on inflorescences and are yellow in colour. |
Cultivation | It is ideally grown under full sun, in well-drained and moist soil. |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
Thematic Landscaping | Silver Garden, Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting (Softwood, Semi-Hardwood), Division |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Drought / Semi-Deciduous |
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Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
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Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
Master ID | 31518 |
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Species ID | 5915 |
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