Seeds of Sweet wormwood, Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) — 200 pcs
Sweet wormwood from seed
Sweet Annie is a fast annual that grows from a dust-like seed into a feathery, bright green column 1-2 m tall in one season. The whole plant has a strong, sweet, camphor-like scent, and in late summer it carries clouds of tiny yellow flowers. Dried stems keep their fragrance for months in wreaths, sachets and potpourri.
Height
1-2 m in one season
Germination
7-21 days at 18-24 °C, needs light
Soil
light, sandy, well-drained
Hardiness
Annual; tolerates light frost, grows best above 15 °C
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How to sow
- The seed needs light to germinate, so press it onto the surface of a fine mix and do not cover it.
- Keep it at 18-24 °C and evenly moist; seedlings appear in 7-21 days.
- Prick them out carefully when large enough to handle, as they are tiny at first.
Growing in Europe
Start it indoors in early spring and plant out after the last frost. Give it full sun and a light, well-drained soil, neutral to slightly acidic. Because it gets so tall, place it at the back of a bed. Once established it tolerates drought. Cut the stems in late summer, when the flowers open, and hang them upside down to dry.
Questions
Should Artemisia annua seeds be covered?
No. They need light to germinate; press them onto the surface and keep them moist at 18-24 °C.
How tall does Sweet Annie grow?
Usually 1-2 m in a single season, so plant it at the back of the border.
How do I dry Sweet Annie?
Cut the stems when the flowers open and hang them upside down in a dry, airy place.