Artemisia lactiflora Guizhou Group
white mugwort Guizhou Group
A robust group of clump-forming perennials, with upright purple stems bearing deeply dissected, aromatic, purple-flushed dark green leaves. Lax sprays of tiny cream flowerheads appear in mid to late summer
Synonyms
Artemisia kitadakensis 'Guizhou'Artemisia lactiflora 'Guizho'
see moreArtemisia lactiflora purpurea
Artemisia lactiflora purple
Artemisia lactiflora dark
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple | Green Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Cream | Green Purple | |
| Autumn | Purple | Green Purple | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
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 seed, division or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- 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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