About

Artemisia Oriental Limelight ('Janlim') is an upright, bushy perennial herb. Its fragrant leaves are bright green with jagged edges, accented by creamy-yellow highlights. The small flowers emerge in late summer but are not particularly noticeable.

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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
North-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H6

Plant details

Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Bushy
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
2-5 years
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Fragrance
Foliage

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in fertile well-drained soil in sun. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil. May be invasive
Pruning
Remove flowerheads to prevent self-seeding. Cut down to ground level in autumn
Propagation
Divide in spring or autumn
Pest resistance
Generally pest-free
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to honey fungus