Sweet Sagewort
Artemisia annua
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Borneo, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Hainan, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Lesser Sunda Is., Libya, Malaya, Maluku, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Philippines, Romania, Russia, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Western Sahara
Kristian Peters -- Fabelfroh 11:39, 16 September 2007 (UTC)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Artemisia
- Species:
- Artemisia annua
- USDA Symbol:
- ARAN3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to temperate Asia; prefers open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow and do not cover. Germination best at 20-25°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI