About
Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' is a herbaceous perennial that reaches a height of up to 60 cm. It develops dense clumps of lanceolate leaves, which are typically coarsely serrated and display a bright white coloration in their early growth stages. The plant produces small, yellowish flowerheads that lack prominence in the overall appearance.
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, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Prairie planting, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil
- Pruning
- Cut back to base of plant in autumn
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in autumn or spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus