DESCRIPTION:
NAME: Sweet Wormwood
OTHER COMMON NAMES: Sweet Annie / Sweet Sagewort / Annual Mugwort / Annual Wormwood / Chinese Wormwood / Huang Hua Hao / Qing Hao
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Artemisia Annua
COLOR: Yellow
PLANT SEEDS: Indoors weeks before last frost / Outdoors after danger of frost
BLOOM TIME: Late Summer (Aug - Sept)
HARDINESS ZONE: N/A (It is an annual, but reseeds easily so it acts like a perennial in all zones)
PLANT HEIGHT: 4 - 6'
PLANT SPACING: 18 - 24"
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun
SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Average - Dry
QUANTITY: 1,000 Seeds
OTHER: Artemisia annua is a very fragrant herb that is originally native to Asia, but has become naturalized in a variety of locations including North America. It is said to have antibacterial & antibacterial properties, & has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine to treat fevers, inflammation, & digestive issues, & has shown to be an excellent combatant against malaria. The leaves essential oil is used in perfumes & other various applications. Some people are allergic to this herb, so use caution when handling it & consult a medical professional before any usage.
Sweet Wormwood plants grow quickly & are able to grow well in nutritionally poor soils as long as it is well-drained. The plants are typically harvested at the beginning of flowering because this is when their artemisinin content is highest. If seeds are desired for reseeding or harvest, simply leave a few plants in the garden & let nature do its thing.
This wonderful plant, also commonly know as Sweet Annie, is often used in decor, both fresh & dried. The fragrant ferny foliage is a popular base for wreaths, swags, & floral arrangements, holding its scent for years!
** We have several different types of Artemisia seeds including Absinthe Wormwood, Tarragon, Sagebrush, & Prairie Sage available in our store. Drop by & check 'em out! **
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