Artemisia ludoviciana ‘Valerie Finnis’

Name: Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis'
SKU: pda119
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A semi-evergreen, aromatic variation on the theme of Artemisia.

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Tags: aromatique, bouquets, graphique, Jardin Méditerranéen, pepiniere lhoumois, perennial, secheresse, soleil, xeriscaping SKU: pda119 Category: Balcony-Friendly, Beauty & Resilience, Bouquet, Frost Hardy, Grey Ladies, Ground Cover

Artemisia ludoviciana Valerie Finnis is a semi-evergreen variation on the theme of Artemisia, known for its bright silver aromatic foliage.

The leaves – lance-shaped, usually coarsely toothed, are vividly white when young. They form little rosettes and resemble magical, silver flowers.

The flowers – small and yellow, are largely insignificant compared to the foliage of this variation.

Artemisia is a perfect choice for borders, rock gardens, and xeriscaping. Its silvery foliage contrasts beautifully with darker-leaved plants or bright flowers.

The family is also very drought-tolerant once established and thrives in well-drained soils, preferably in full sun.

Minimal maintenance is needed, apart from occasional trimming to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.

🎨pda Planting Palette Suggestions🎨:

Rudbeckia – bright yellow flowers provide a sunny contrast.
Echinacea – pink or purple coneflowers highlight the silver foliage.
Lavandula (lavender) – similar drought tolerance but slightly different texture + the possibility of blue/purple or white flowers.
Achillea (yarrow) – flat-topped flowers and feathery foliage complement Artemisia’s silvery leaves + possibility of red/orange/pink or white flowers

The Tales:

She is named after Valerie Finnis, a well-known British photographer, lecturer, teacher and gardener.

She was renowned for her expertise in alpine plants (propagating around 50,000/year at the Waterperry Horticultural Institute for Women – now Waterperry Gardens – when she was a teacher there… we can but dare to dream of attaining those numbers!)

She was awarded the Victoria Medal of Honor in 1975 by the RHS – which is a big deal.

Origin:

California

Weight	0,2 kg
Container Size	9×9 cm, 1L, 2L
Flower Color	Yellow
Flowering	July, August
Exposure	Full Sun
Frost Tolerance	-15°C to -20°C
Foliage	Deciduous
Soil	Dry, Poor, Rocky/Well-Draining
Size	0.4m H x 0.6m W