Bring elegance and natural fragrance to your garden with Sweet Wormwood Seeds, also known as Sweet Annie, Mugwort, or Sagewort. This annual herb is prized for its delicate, fern-like foliage and pleasant aroma.
Native to Asia and now cultivated worldwide, Artemisia annua grows best in well-drained soil and full sunlight. It makes an excellent border or background plant, known for its soft texture and ornamental greenery. When dried, its foliage retains a sweet scent, making it ideal for decorative and aromatic uses such as dried bouquets and wreaths.
Features
- Premium-quality non-GMO Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia annua) seeds
- Produces fragrant, fine-textured green foliage
- Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
- Ideal for decorative and aromatic gardening
- Easy to grow and maintain annual herb
- Suitable for container planting or garden borders
- Excellent addition to dried floral arrangements
- Adds soft texture and light fragrance to any landscape
Specifications
- Common Name: Sweet Wormwood, Sweet Annie, Mugwort, Sagewort
- Scientific Name: Artemisia annua
- Plant Type: Annual Herb
- Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
- Foliage Color: Light to medium green
- Flower Color: Small yellow-green blooms (late summer)
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy
- Watering Needs: Low to Moderate
- Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
- Germination Time: 10–21 days
- Maturity Period: 90–110 days
- Best Planting Season: Spring after frost
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
- Temperature Range: 65–80°F (18–27°C)
- Plant Height: 36–60 inches (90–150 cm)
- Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Planting Depth: Surface sow; do not cover seeds
- Fragrance: Sweet and herbal aroma
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Conventional
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Uses: Ornamental planting, dried floral craft, aromatic landscaping
- Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct light
Planting Guide
- Prepare Soil: Choose well-draining soil in a sunny location.
- Sowing: Lightly press seeds onto the surface of moist soil; do not cover, as they need light to germinate.
- Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings appear (10–21 days).
- Light: Provide full sunlight for healthy, lush growth.
- Transplanting: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart once established.
- Maintenance: Water sparingly once mature; prune lightly for shape if needed.