Artemisia alba

Wormwood

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Common Name: 

Wormwood

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green Silver

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Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

120 cm

Wormwood (Artemisia alba) - Description

Artemisia alba is a species in the genus Artemisia. Artemisias are hardy herbs and shrubs known for their volatile oils. They grow in temperate climates of the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere, usually in dry or semi-dry habitats.

Wormwood (Artemisia alba) - Blooming

Blooms are insignificant.

Wormwood (Artemisia alba) - Growth

Plants in this genus grow as woody perennials. Grows best in full sun. Leaves are aromatic.Grow Artemisia in a rock garden or border. Some species work well in a herb garden, because they are of culinary value.

Wormwood (Artemisia alba) - Planting

Take cuttings to propagate. Dividing the plants in spring or fall to produce more plants. Additionally, the plants can be propagated via rooting cuttings.

Wormwood (Artemisia alba) - Pest

Common issues include stem disease, fungal leaf disease, rusts, white rust, downy mildew, and powdery mildew.

Wormwood (Artemisia alba) - Interesting facts

Most species in this genus are known for their foliage rather than their flowers. They have interesting leaf patterns and silvery gray or white aromatic foliage. Artemisia absinthium is made famous for its use in the production of absinthe.

Wormwood (Artemisia alba) - Soil and irrigation

All species of Wormwood require good drainage. Plants will dieback if grown in heavy soils with poor drainage.

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