Artemisia lactiflora
White Mugwort
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White Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora) - Description
Artemisia lactiflora (white mugwort) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Western China. It is a vigorous clump-forming herbaceous perennial growing to 1. 5m, with plumes of creamy-white flower heads appearing in Summer and Autumn above dark green leaves. This is the only artemisia which is cultivated as much for its flowers as for its foliage.
White Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora) - Blooming
Blooms are insignificant.
White Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora) - Growth
Plants in this genus grow as woody perennials. Grows best in full sun. Leaves are aromatic.Grow Artemisia in a rock garden or border. Some species work well in a herb garden, because they are of culinary value.
White Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora) - Planting
Take cuttings to propagate. Dividing the plants in spring or fall to produce more plants. Additionally, the plants can be propagated via rooting cuttings.
White Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora) - Pest
Common issues include stem disease, fungal leaf disease, rusts, white rust, downy mildew, and powdery mildew.
White Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora) - Interesting facts
Most species in this genus are known for their foliage rather than their flowers. They have interesting leaf patterns and silvery gray or white aromatic foliage. Artemisia absinthium is made famous for its use in the production of absinthe.
White Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora) - Soil and irrigation
All species of Wormwood require good drainage. Plants will dieback if grown in heavy soils with poor drainage.
