Artemisia Oriental Limelight ('Janlim') (v)
mugwort [Oriental Limelight]
An upright, bushy herbaceous perennial. The aromatic foliage has ragged edges and is bright green generously splashed with creamy-yellow. The insignificant flowers appear in late summer
Synonyms
Artemisia 'Janlim'Artemisia vulgaris 'Oriental Limelight'
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Artemisia vulgaris 'Limelight'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Green Yellow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Cream Green Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- 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
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile well-drained soil in sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil. May be invasive
Propagation
Divide in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Remove flowerheads to prevent self-seeding. Cut down to ground level in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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