Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' (Silver Queen Artemisia) — Bushy, Columnar upright, Spreading branched, Matforming

Overview

Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' is a bushy, columnar upright, spreading branched, matforming perennial in the genus Artemisia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, aromatic, silver-grey, divided leaves foliage. It typically grows around 1.0 m tall. Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and wall side borders. It is native to Maryland, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, Québec, Utah, Louisiana and Mississippi.

About

Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' is a cultivar of the Artemisia genus, known for its bushy and spreading branched habit. This deciduous plant features aromatic, silver-grey divided leaves that add texture and colour to the garden. It thrives best in full sun on well-drained soils such as loam, sand, or chalk, and tolerates a range of soil pH from acid to alkaline. Suitable for sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and is commonly used in cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, beds, and wall side borders.

About the genus

Artemisia is a large, diverse genus of plants belonging to the daisy family, Asteraceae, with almost 500 species. Common names for various species in the genus include mugwort, wormwood, and sagebrush.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Artemisia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Perennial
Habit: Bushy, Columnar upright, Spreading branched, Matforming
Foliage: Deciduous, Aromatic, Silver-grey, Divided leaves
Height: 1.0 m
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Native to: Maryland, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, Québec, Utah, Louisiana, Mississippi
Fragrance: Aromatic, sage-like scent

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'

Cultivation: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; avoid overwatering; can be propagated by seed or cuttings; mulch in winter to protect roots
Pruning: Cut back hard in early spring to encourage fresh growth and maintain shape
Propagation: Seed, Softwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Susceptible to honey fungus

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'?

Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; avoid overwatering; can be propagated by seed or cuttings; mulch in winter to protect roots.

Where is the best place to plant Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen'?

Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' need?

Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.