Artemisia ludoviciana
cudweed
A semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial with narrow silver leaves. It reaches around 60cm and spreads via underground stems. The flowers are spikes of yellow-brown clusters which develop in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Brown | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or North–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Artemisia can be shrubs, perennials or annuals, evergreen or deciduous, with usually grey, aromatic, often divided foliage and rather insignificant flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W US, Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate from seed or division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
Pruning
Cut old, tired stems to the ground in autumn or late winter
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Get involved
The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.