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Herbaceous Perennial

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'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H6
Botanical 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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