Artemisia Valerie Finnis

Name: Artemisia 'Valerie Finnis' - Silver Foliage Perennial
Brand: Artemisia
SKU: pda119-0
Price: 4.0 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

€4,00

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Artemisia Valerie Finnis is a perfect choice for borders, rock gardens, and xeriscaping.

Its silvery foliage contrasts beautifully with darker-leaved plants or bright flowers.

Artemisia is a diverse genus in the Asteraceae family, encompassing over 400 species of aromatic herbs and shrubs.

Known for their silvery, finely divided foliage and resilience in dry climates, these plants bring texture, fragrance, and subtle color to gardens.

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

- Looks great with:
  - 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

Flowering	July, August
Exposure	Full Sun
Frost Tolerance	-15°C to -20°C
Size	0.4m H x 0.6m W
Soil	Dry, Poor, Rocky/Well-Draining

pda119-0

€4,00

Out of stock

🪴9x9 cm

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Floral Morphology

Flowers in Artemisia are generally small, inconspicuous, and arranged in dense capitula.

Unlike many other Asteraceae, their heads are not showy, with tiny yellowish to green florets often hidden among the foliage.

Most species are wind-pollinated rather than insect-pollinated, so their floral displays are subtle.

Leaves are alternate, finely dissected, and often silvery-grey or greenish-white, covered in fine hairs and aromatic glands that release a pungent, herbal scent when crushed.

This foliage is the true ornamental and ecological star, providing striking contrast in borders, rockeries, and dry gardens.

Reproductive Biology

Artemisia species are hermaphroditic or dioecious, depending on the species. Many rely on anemophily (wind pollination), with pollen dispersed through open air rather than relying on insects. Seeds are small, dry achenes, often produced in abundance, allowing species to colonize open and disturbed habitats. Some species also spread by rhizomes, forming colonies that stabilize soils in dry, sandy landscapes.

Beyond their reproductive biology, Artemisia species have long been entwined with human culture:

Artemisia absinthium (wormwood) was key in making absinthe.
Artemisia annua is the source of artemisinin, a crucial anti-malarial compound.

Many species are used in rituals, perfumes, and herbal medicine.

Ecology & Adaptations

Artemisia thrives in temperate, Mediterranean, and arid environments, particularly in:

Borders and rockeries
Dry, sunny sites
Wildlife-friendly gardens

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