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ARTEMISIA ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
Commonly known as Southernwood, Western mugwort
Silvery aromatic leaves. The tips of new shoots appear white
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Best cut back to ground level in autumn and mulched -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, gall -
Place of origin
Western North America to Mexico -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Lance-shaped, downy leaves 10-12cm (4-4¾in) long with deeply cut margins. Leaves become greener with age
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Yellow
Brownish yellow -
PaniclesDensely, white-woolly panicles to 20cm (8in) long
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Fully hardy
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Silver
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous, clump-forming perennial
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSub-tropical / mediterranean
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilCan be short-lived in heavy soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Artemisia - Growing Guide
