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ARTEMISIA ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
Commonly known as Southernwood, Western mugwort
Silvery aromatic leaves. The tips of new shoots appear white
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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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YellowBrownish yellow -
Height60cm (24in) -
Spread60cm (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 hardyHardy 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'
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Additional Features
Good to knowBest cut back to ground level in autumn and mulched
Pests & DiseasesAphids, gall
Place of originWestern North America to MexicoResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapePaniclesDensely, white-woolly panicles to 20cm (8in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSub-tropical / mediterranean
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilCan be short-lived in heavy soil
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WildlifeButterfly friendly
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Artemisia - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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