I made the rookie mistake of letting my artemisia get too tall. The tops got too heavy and the limbs laid down on the ground in protest, ruining the pleasant full look. I’ve read that severe pruning will kill the plants, so the plan it to replace the leggy Artemisia with new Artemisia, then keep it trimmed low so it doesn’t get so large as to lay over.

Rather than buy new plants, I’m rooting out some cuttings. I’ve read that other gardeners have had success with this method, and it doesn’t hurt to try! I cut six healthy looking ends and placed them in a test tube rack (because I had it). I was thrilled to see roots starting to form after two weeks! I will keep changing out the water daily, and attempt a replant when the roots have filled in more.

A ladybug thought the cuttings were a good place to hang out, so I’m going to take that as a good sign.