About
Artemisia ludoviciana is a semi-evergreen perennial herb characterized by slender, silvery foliage. It typically grows to a height of approximately 60 cm and propagates through underground rhizomes. During the summer months, it produces spikes adorned with clusters of yellow-brown flowers.
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
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing, North-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
- Native to
- W US, Mexico
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well drained soil in full sun
- Pruning
- Cut old, tired stems to the ground in autumn or late winter
- Propagation
- Propagate from seed or division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free