Artemisia ludoviciana Silver King grows 2 feet tall and spreads by underground rhizomes. The
Artemisia Valerie Finnis selection is more compact, has broader foliage and more showy flowers.
The flowers still don't look like much and I cut them off as they appear. Artemisia Valerie
Finnis has very fragrant foliage. I like
planting it near a pathway. Artemisia ludovicana is native to much of the desert Southwest
including the Eastern portions of California. Artemisia Valerie Finnis grows best in full sun,
but will spread into shady sections of the garden if left to its own devices. Artemisia
Valerie Finnis will flop in the shade or if the soil is too well tended. Artemisa Valerie
Finnis is drought tolerant, maybe even drought insistant as the roots are prone to rot if
the soil becomes soggy. Artemisia Valerie Finnis is Winter hardy to zone 4 or 5, much colder
than we are likely to see in most of our California gardens.
High resolution images of Artemisia Valerie Finnis are available.
