Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' (Western mugwort 'Valerie Finnis' )

Other names: Artemisia purshiana 'Valerie Finnis' , Artemisia palmeri 'Valerie Finnis' , Silver wormwood 'Valerie Finnis' , Artemisia latiloba 'Valerie Finnis', Artemisia douglasiana 'Valerie Finnis'

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Plant in in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Can suffer in heavy, poorly-drained soil.

Suggested uses

Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

The foliage has aromatic leaves

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

In mild areas, cut back in autumn, colder areas do not cut until spring. Pinch back shoot tips of young plants to encourage bushy growth. Discard old plants that cease to make new growth, they do not renovate well and should be replaced.

Propagation methods

Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Companion plants (0)

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