Artemisia ludoviciana 'Valerie Finnis' 

Common name(s): Valerie Finnis artemisia

Description: perennial; brought to England by plantswoman, Valerie Finnis, from the Munich Botanic Garden where it was grown as Artemisia borealis but later identified to be A. ludoviciana and subsequently named after her by Beth Chatto. A 1996 trial of artemisias by the Chicago Botanic Garden named it best in class for its vibrant foliage, sturdy stems, and slow-to-spread nature. Narrow, aromatic leaves with lobed tips. Winter dormant and hardy to well below 0 F. 

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 18 in.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought