{"product_id":"valerie-finnis-artemisia","title":"Valerie Finnis Artemisia","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBroad Silver-Gray Foliage That Cools the Border\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eValerie Finnis Artemisia (\u003cem\u003eArtemisia ludoviciana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Valerie Finnis') is prized for its broad, jagged-edged silvery-gray leaves, a cleaner, less wispy look than many silver artemisias. A selection of our native white sage, it forms a spreading patch of cool, soft color that's superb for weaving between brighter perennials. Tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, it's an easy, eye-catching foliage plant for sunny Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan borders. Note that it spreads by runners, so give it room or edge it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eArtemisia ludoviciana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Valerie Finnis'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 in tall, spreading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4–9 (hardy across most of Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroad silvery-gray foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLean, well-drained; dislikes wet soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Traits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer resistant, drought tolerant, spreading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Valerie Finnis as a silver weaving accent in sunny borders, prairie-style and gravel gardens, and naturalized areas where its spread is welcome. It cools hot colors and pairs beautifully with coneflowers, salvia, and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall in a sunny, well-drained spot. Site it where it can roam, or use an edging to contain its spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill (avoid rich, heavy soil), water in, and mulch lightly. Good drainage is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week to establish, avoiding soggy soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little supplemental water needed; it's highly drought tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sparingly; artemisia thrives on the dry side.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it spreads by underground runners, so give it space or contain it with edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a native plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a selection of white sage (\u003cem\u003eArtemisia ludoviciana\u003c\/em\u003e), a North American native well suited to the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hardy to Zone 4 and reliable across most of the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the aromatic silver foliage is reliably deer-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Valerie Finnis with coneflowers, salvia, and grasses, or our mounding Silver Mound artemisia for a low-water, deer-resistant border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315415830833,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/valerie-finnis-artemisia.jpg?v=1779864873","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/valerie-finnis-artemisia","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}