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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, Creeper |
| 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 |
| Plant Growth Rate | Very Slow |
| 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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