About
Artemisia lactiflora 'Elfenbein' is a tall, upright perennial that reaches heights of up to 2 meters. It features robust stems adorned with fresh, dark green leaves. From July to September, the plant produces clusters of creamy-white flowers, making it a suitable choice for cut flower arrangements.
About the genus
Artemisia includes a variety of plants such as shrubs, perennials, and annuals, which can be either evergreen or deciduous. The leaves are typically gray, aromatic, and often have a divided appearance. The flower heads tend to be inconspicuous.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in a moist but well drained loamy soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a fast growing and prolific self seeder so remove flower heads to prevent it spreading. Prune back in Autumn to encourage healthy, vigorous growth the following Spring
- Pruning
- Prune back growth to 5-10cm above ground level in Autumn. Remove flower heads to prevent self-seeding
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed with a period of cold stratification or by division of the rhizome in Spring or Autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus