Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'
western mugwort 'Silver Queen'
A herbaceous perennial to 90cm, with entire or coarsely toothed, greyish-white leaves and, occasionally, erect plumes of small, insignificant yellowish flowers
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 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
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical 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 division or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back to base of plant in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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