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Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' (artemisia) bears greyish yellow and fragrant flowers during mid summer to mid fall. The showy matte foliage is faded green in colour, coarse in texture and fragrant.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' (artemisia) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.