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About this seed
Sweet wormwood (Artemisia annua) is a fast-growing, strongly aromatic annual, 1–2 m tall, with fine feathery leaves and small yellow flowers in late summer to autumn. Its seed needs light: sow on the surface.
Also known as: Sweet wormwood, Sweet Annie, Annual wormwood, Qinghao (Chinese), Armoise annuelle (French), Einjähriger Beifuß (German).
Sow on the surface
- Sow on moist soil and do not cover; the seed needs light to germinate.
- Keep at 18–24 °C.
- Germination takes 7–21 days.
Site
Full sun, in well-drained, light, sandy soil, neutral to slightly acidic. Water moderately and avoid overwatering; established plants tolerate drought. It tolerates light frost but prefers temperatures above 15 °C.
Size matters
Plants are upright and bushy and reach 1–2 m in one season, so give them room at the back of a bed.
Uses
The scented foliage is used in dried arrangements, sachets and potpourri, and the plant adds texture to herb gardens.
We do not state a germination percentage for this lot.
FAQ
Why did my seed not sprout?
Covering it is a common cause. It needs light, and 18–24 °C.
Is it perennial?
No. Artemisia annua is an annual that reaches 1–2 m in one season.
How much frost can it take?
Only light frost; it prefers temperatures above 15 °C.
