Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Artemisia

Species:

Artemisia selengensis var. shansiensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow, greenish-yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

insects, birds for seeds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures with light. Surface sow as seeds need light for germination.

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