Overview
Artemisia umbelliformis is a bushy, columnar upright, spreading branched, matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Artemisia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Artemisia umbelliformis 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.
About
Artemisia umbelliformis also known as white genepi, alpine wormwood and genepì blanco is a small herb of the family Asteraceae.
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
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Artemisia umbelliformis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright, Spreading branched, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Artemisia umbelliformis
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Gall midge
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Artemisia umbelliformis?
Artemisia umbelliformis prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Artemisia umbelliformis need?
Artemisia umbelliformis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Artemisia umbelliformis hardy in the UK?
Artemisia umbelliformis has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Artemisia umbelliformis?
Seed, Division, Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
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More in the Artemisia genus
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- Artemisia Pontica Roman Wormwood
- Artemisia lactiflora 'Elfenbein'White Mugwort
- Artemisia ludovicianawestern mugwort
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