Artemisia glacialis

Glacier Wormwood

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Common Name: 

Glacier Wormwood

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Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Glacier Wormwood (Artemisia glacialis) - Description

Artemisia glacialis (known as Glacier Wormwood) is a species of plant from Asteraceae family. The plant is 18 centimetres (7. 1 in) high, and have the same medical components as common wormwood. The plant is digestive and stomachic, and is widelly used for mountain sicknesses.

Glacier Wormwood (Artemisia glacialis) - Blooming

Blooms are insignificant.

Glacier Wormwood (Artemisia glacialis) - Growth

Plants in this genus grow as woody perennials. Grows best in full sun. Leaves are aromatic.Grow Artemisia in a rock garden or border. Some species work well in a herb garden, because they are of culinary value.

Glacier Wormwood (Artemisia glacialis) - Planting

Take cuttings to propagate. Dividing the plants in spring or fall to produce more plants. Additionally, the plants can be propagated via rooting cuttings.

Glacier Wormwood (Artemisia glacialis) - Pest

Common issues include stem disease, fungal leaf disease, rusts, white rust, downy mildew, and powdery mildew.

Glacier Wormwood (Artemisia glacialis) - Interesting facts

Most species in this genus are known for their foliage rather than their flowers. They have interesting leaf patterns and silvery gray or white aromatic foliage. Artemisia absinthium is made famous for its use in the production of absinthe.

Glacier Wormwood (Artemisia glacialis) - Soil and irrigation

All species of Wormwood require good drainage. Plants will dieback if grown in heavy soils with poor drainage.

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