About

A mat-forming, deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial to about 15cm from the mountains of Siberia and central Asia with finely divided, sage-green to silver, aromatic leaves and small, whitish flowerheads in summer. A delicate and ornamental Artemisia for a well-drained, sunny rock garden or gravel garden.

About the genus

Hedera are evergreen climbing shrubs clinging by aerial roots. Clusters of small yellow-green flowers are followed by usually black berries. Foliage of flowering shoots is often less deeply lobed than that of the sterile, climbing shoots

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.