Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Artemisia

Species:

Artemisia gurganica

Growth Characteristics

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, green

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at moderate temperatures without pretreatment. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI