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 shortly after 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 California.
High resolution images of Artemisia Valerie Finnis are available.
