Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'

RHS Plant Profile
western mugwort 'Valerie Finnis'

Synonyms

Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis'
Artemisia douglasiana 'Valerie Finnis'
Artemisia latiloba 'Valerie Finnis'

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Herbaceous Perennial

A herbaceous perennial to 60cm, forming clumps of lance-shaped, usually coarsely toothed leaves, vividly white when young. Small, yellowish flowerheads are insignificant

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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