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11/12/99

Artemisia ludoviciana--White Sage


Hardiness Zones: 5 to 8
Height: 3 ft Spacing: 15 in
Type: herbaceous perennial

Comments: The main ornamental feature of White Sage is its
silvery foliage. These tall plants can be used at the
back of the flower border to provide a background for
lower plants. The silvery foliage can also be used where
neutral colored plants are needed. The foliage can be
dried.

Propagation: Division in the spring.

Cultivars: Some of the cultivars listed below are actually
cultivars of A. l. var. albula.
'Silver Queen' - A 3-foot tall plant produces silvery
leaves suitable for cutting.
'Silver King' - Fragrant, silvery foliage (Vis. 1).
'Valerie Finnis' - Showy, wide, silvery (Vis. 2) leaves
on 2-foot tall plants.

References for Cultivars: Wayside Gardens 1999, Walters
Gardens 1999, Bailey Nurseries 1999, Ray Wiegand's Nursery
1999, Midwest Groundcovers 1999, Willoway Nurseries 1999.


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