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Artemisia ludoviciana subsp. mexicana var. albula (Silver king artemisia)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.6m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.2m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Artemisia ludoviciana subsp. mexicana var. albula

Other names: Silver king artemisia


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Genus: Artemisia

Species: A. ludoviciana subsp. mexicana var. albula - A. ludoviciana subsp. mexicana var. albula is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial grown for its downy, silvery-white narrow foliage.

Artemisia ludoviciana subsp. mexicana var. albula is: Semi evergreen

Flower: White, Silvery-grey in Summer

Foliage: Silvery-grey in Spring; Silvery-grey in Summer

Fragrance: The foliage has aromatic leaves

Habit: Bushy, Compact, Dense

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning: Cut back to base in autumn except in cold areas - cut in spring. Pinch out the shoot tips of young plants to encourage bushy growth. Does not renovate well and should be replaced if not thriving.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Artemisia ludoviciana subsp. mexicana var. albula (Silver king artemisia) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Foliage only

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Can die back in heavy, poorly-drained soil.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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