Artemisia annua

A popular large, pyramid shaped plant that is sweetly scented. This annual is used for it dark green fern-like foliage that is used in flower arrangement or for drying (where the scent is retained). Small yellow flowers are produced in late summer. Plants can be cut anytime for foliage displays or drying. Available in bulk (approx. 14,000 sds/g). 1 pkt = 75 seeds. Not to WA.

Sunlight

Full

Frost Resilience

Tender

Lifespan

Annual

Sow Method

Direct or Transplant

Sowing Instructions

Sow into trays to transplant when weather and soil have warmed and frosts have past. Surface sow seed, press into soil to ensure good contact, keep warm (20˚C) and moist. In cooler areas start indoors.

Height

1.5 m

Spacing/Spread

0.4 m

Row Space

0.5 m

Sowing Periods

Cool Climate Periods

Sep 1st to Nov 30th

Temperate Climate Periods

Sep 1st to Dec 31st

Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods

Jan 1st to Dec 31st

Sweet Annie