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Artemisia arborescens 'Faith Raven'

An evergreen shrub with aromatic, finely divided, silver-grey leaves. Small yellow flowers are produced in late summer

Synonyms
Artemisia 'Faith Raven'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver
Summer Yellow Grey Silver
Autumn Grey Silver
Winter Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
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 well-drained soil in a sunny position. Will suffer in heavy, poorly-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring/early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 6 - to keep the plant compact, prune in mid to late spring to where new growth can been seen emerging near the base, or pruning group 9 - a lighter trim in mid to late spring if you want to allow the plant to reach full size

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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