Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
Western mugwort
Named after the notable plantswoman and garden designer, this ‘white sage’ is highly valued for its new, argent (and aromatic when gently bruised) young shoots, which make a sublime foil in Mediterranean, cottage, scented or herb-themed planting schemes.
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, the wooly-white foliage of Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' is also crowned with tiny, mimosa-like white flowers in late summer and early autumn - although many choose to snip these off as they appear, allowing the foliage to take centre stage.
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, the wooly-white foliage of Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' is also crowned with tiny, mimosa-like white flowers in late summer and early autumn - although many choose to snip these off as they appear, allowing the foliage to take centre stage.
How to care for Artemisia ludoviciana Valerie Finnis:
This hardy perennial Artemisia thrives in full sun and well-drained, poor soil—rich or heavy conditions can lead to excessive spreading or weak, floppy growth.
In late autumn, cut back last season’s stems to ground level. Pinching out the tips during the growing season helps maintain a neat, upright shape. Avoid heavy feeding, as this encourages legginess and reduces the plant’s natural compact form.
Regular division every few years will help manage its spread and keep the clump vigorous.
In late autumn, cut back last season’s stems to ground level. Pinching out the tips during the growing season helps maintain a neat, upright shape. Avoid heavy feeding, as this encourages legginess and reduces the plant’s natural compact form.
Regular division every few years will help manage its spread and keep the clump vigorous.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Humans/Pets: Seeds from this packet are not edible
9cm pot
£8.99
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
3 × 9cm pots
£19.99
£6.66 each
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
6 × 9cm pots
£35.99
£6.00 each
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
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Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
Western mugwort
Named after the notable plantswoman and garden designer, this ‘white sage’ is highly valued for its new, argent (and aromatic when gently bruised) young shoots, which make a sublime foil in Mediterranean, cottage, scented or herb-themed planting schemes.
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, the wooly-white foliage of Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' is also crowned with tiny, mimosa-like white flowers in late summer and early autumn - although many choose to snip these off as they appear, allowing the foliage to take centre stage.
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial, the wooly-white foliage of Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' is also crowned with tiny, mimosa-like white flowers in late summer and early autumn - although many choose to snip these off as they appear, allowing the foliage to take centre stage.
How to care for Artemisia ludoviciana Valerie Finnis:
This hardy perennial Artemisia thrives in full sun and well-drained, poor soil—rich or heavy conditions can lead to excessive spreading or weak, floppy growth.
In late autumn, cut back last season’s stems to ground level. Pinching out the tips during the growing season helps maintain a neat, upright shape. Avoid heavy feeding, as this encourages legginess and reduces the plant’s natural compact form.
Regular division every few years will help manage its spread and keep the clump vigorous.
In late autumn, cut back last season’s stems to ground level. Pinching out the tips during the growing season helps maintain a neat, upright shape. Avoid heavy feeding, as this encourages legginess and reduces the plant’s natural compact form.
Regular division every few years will help manage its spread and keep the clump vigorous.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
-
This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
-
Humans/Pets: Seeds from this packet are not edible
9cm pot
£8.99
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
3 × 9cm pots
£19.99
£6.66 each
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
6 × 9cm pots
£35.99
£6.00 each
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
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