Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
western mugwort 'Valerie Finnis'
A herbaceous perennial to 60cm, forming clumps of lance-shaped, usually coarsely toothed leaves, vividly white when young. Small, yellowish flowerheads are insignificant
Synonyms
Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis'Artemisia douglasiana 'Valerie Finnis'
see moreArtemisia latiloba 'Valerie Finnis'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Grey Silver White | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Grey Silver White | ||
Autumn | Yellow | Grey Silver White | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Prairie planting
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back to base of plant in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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