Makana Silver, also known as Maui Wormwood or Artemisia mauiensis, is an annual foliage plant native to Maui. Terra Nova Nurseries developed this cultivar for its neat habit. Feathery, silver-grey foliage has a tidy shrubby mounding habit of 24" tall and 30-36" wide. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant and flourishes in hot, dry weather with minimal water. Fast-growing, Makana Silver's delicate foliage is attractive in mass plantings, as a groundcover, in hanging baskets, or as a striking contrast to bright flowers in mixed containers or landscape beds. For a hardy variety, try Silver Mound.
Makana Silver Selling Tips
Sell Makana Silver to customers looking for a unique annual foliage plant to add to a landscape or mixed container. This plant offers many benefits, from low-maintenance care and excellent heat and drought tolerance to deer and rabbit resistance and a tidy mounding habit. This cultivar is fast-growing, reaching 24" tall and 30-36" wide in one season. Create dramatic contrast in landscape beds, borders, and mixed containers by pairing this plant with any brightly colored perennial flowers or green foliage plants. Maui Wormwood also excels in mass plantings, hanging baskets, and as a groundcover.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 30-36" apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
2. Water occasionally or more often in hot, dry weather.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Makana Silver, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch, 6-inch, or 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.4, EC of 0.75-1.5, light feed (100-150 ppm N), and temperatures of 65-72 daytime and 55-60 nighttime. This plant doesn't require pinching or PGRs. You may see aphids or whiteflies. This plant isn't prone to disease but may be affected by stem or root rot.
Flowering
This plant is grown for its silver-grey foliage.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids or whiteflies.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Stem and root rot can affect Artemisia in wet, humid conditions. Prevent fungal infection by watering at the base of each plant in the morning and allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
Planting Makana Silver Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the middle of your container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Artemisia Makana Silver Quick Reference Guide
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4-5 Weeks
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8-10 Weeks
Color
Grown for silver-grey foliage
Habit
Mounding, Trailing
Height
24 inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
55
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
Yes
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Makana Silver, also known as Maui Wormwood or Artemisia mauiensis, is an annual foliage plant native to Maui. Terra Nova Nurseries developed this cultivar for its neat habit. Feathery, silver-grey foliage has a tidy shrubby mounding habit of 24" tall and 30-36" wide. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant and flourishes in hot, dry weather with minimal water. Fast-growing, Makana Silver's delicate foliage is attractive in mass plantings, as a groundcover, in hanging baskets, or as a striking contrast to bright flowers in mixed containers or landscape beds. For a hardy variety, try Silver Mound.
Makana Silver Selling Tips
Sell Makana Silver to customers looking for a unique annual foliage plant to add to a landscape or mixed container. This plant offers many benefits, from low-maintenance care and excellent heat and drought tolerance to deer and rabbit resistance and a tidy mounding habit. This cultivar is fast-growing, reaching 24" tall and 30-36" wide in one season. Create dramatic contrast in landscape beds, borders, and mixed containers by pairing this plant with any brightly colored perennial flowers or green foliage plants. Maui Wormwood also excels in mass plantings, hanging baskets, and as a groundcover.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 30-36" apart in well-drained soil in full sun.
2. Water occasionally or more often in hot, dry weather.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Makana Silver, plant one rooted plug per 4-inch, 6-inch, or 10-inch container. Use a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.4, EC of 0.75-1.5, light feed (100-150 ppm N), and temperatures of 65-72 daytime and 55-60 nighttime. This plant doesn't require pinching or PGRs. You may see aphids or whiteflies. This plant isn't prone to disease but may be affected by stem or root rot.
Flowering
This plant is grown for its silver-grey foliage.
Pinching
This plant doesn't require pinching.
Spacing
Space containers for adequate airflow around the base of each plant and to allow sunlight to penetrate to the soil level.
Height Control
This plant doesn't require PGRs.
Pests
You may see aphids or whiteflies.
Disease
This plant isn't prone to disease. Stem and root rot can affect Artemisia in wet, humid conditions. Prevent fungal infection by watering at the base of each plant in the morning and allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Provide good airflow in your greenhouse. We recommend using horizontal airflow fans.
Planting Makana Silver Liners
We recommend planting one rooted liner per container. Use a well-drained soil and completely bury the ellepot in the middle of your container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Artemisia Makana Silver Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
4-5 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
8-10 Weeks
Color
Grown for silver-grey foliage
Habit
Mounding, Trailing
Height
24 inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
55
Water Needs
Light
Patented Plant
Yes
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