Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Artemisia

Species:

Artemisia lactiflora var. taibaishanensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

180 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, beneficial insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and should be surface sown. Best germination at cool temperatures around 15-18°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI