AWARD

ARTEMISIA ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'

Commonly known as Southernwood, Western mugwort

Silvery aromatic leaves. The tips of new shoots appear white
Further Reading....
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps 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
  • Yellow
    Brownish yellow
  • Height
    60cm (24in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
    Rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun

ARTEMISIA ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'

 
Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024 - Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
Delivery Information Available again from NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2024

 

  • Additional Features
    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 fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Panicles
    Densely, white-woolly panicles to 20cm (8in) long
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Sub-tropical / mediterranean
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Silver
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Can be short-lived in heavy soil
  • Wildlife
    Butterfly friendly
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Artemisia - Growing Guide
60cm (24in)
bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
 

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