Just lifted the artemisia lactiflora "ghizhou"'s thermal leaf blanket

The stems look red here...but as they grow they darken in to almost black /purple... very interesting, lovely and hardy plant...this clump is expanding from last years growth and if you have serious cold next winter, Spritz..you won't have to worry about this one!!

That's the one! Mine are a little taller, and look like healthy plants, too. It will be good to have REALLY hardy plants, Lori!

I hope you're as happy with yours as I am with mine... You will have plenty to give away or spread to other areas in the garden by next season!