Name: Artemisia MAKANA™ Silver
SKU: ARTMAKSIL

Artemisia MAKANA™ Silver

Makes a mounding, small shrub. Its soft, silvery foliage works great in a mixed container or in the ground. Can be used for containers, accent, or planted in mass. It can be trained as a small specimen tree. It is fast growing and needs good drainage.

Selected as 'Best Novelty' in the 2018 Annual Trial at Colorado State University (CSU).

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 9-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 24″ / 36″ / –“
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August, September

Common Name	Maui Wormwood
Family	Asteraceae
Genus	Artemisia
species	mauiensis
Plant Type	Annual
Persistence	Annual
US Patent #	PPAF ('TNARTMS')
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	9, 10, 11
Growth Habit	Mounding
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	24" / 36" / --"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Bloom Time	August, September
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	--
Flower Color	--
Leaf Color	Silver
Soil	Best in average, well-drained soil.
pH	6.0 - 7.4
Exposure	Full Sun
Special Uses	Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage
Nutritional Needs	100 - 150 ppm
Dormancy	--
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Average
How Different?	A soft, billowy silver mound with softer looking foliage than other Artemisia. Better habit than the species.
Landscape Value	Contrast, accent, mass.
Finish Time to 4"	4 - 5 weeks
Comments	Needs good drainage. Flowers are insignificant and not seen much.
Grower Notes	Needs good drainage.