Artemisia abrotanum 100 PCS fresh seeds, Southernwood seeds, Lad's love, Southern wormwood, Wormwood seeds, Herb seeds, Organic seeds

🌱 Artemisia abrotanum — Southernwood, Lad's love, Southern wormwood, Wormwood

Artemisia abrotanum seeds are a fresh and organic product, belonging to the Asteraceae family. This perennial plant is a semi-shrub, known for its unique fragrance and delicate appearance.

🌿 Botanical Description

The plant grows to a height of 50-120 cm, with unbranched shoots that are erect and thick, up to 1.5 cm across. The leaves are grayish in color, initially pubescent, and eventually becoming almost naked. They are twice or thrice pinnately dissected into narrow, long, and almost threadlike lobes. The flowers are collected in spherical baskets, forming loose paniculate drooping inflorescences. Blooms occur in July-August, and the fruit is an achene that matures in August-October.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 mm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Pre-treatment is not required.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-2 weeks.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: moderate watering, fertilize during the growing season.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native to the Mediterranean region, Artemisia abrotanum thrives in dry, well-draining soils and full sun. It can be found in rocky areas, scrublands, and open woods, typically at elevations between 0-1000 m.

✨ Interesting Facts

Artemisia abrotanum has been used as an air freshener for centuries, due to its pleasant and unique fragrance, reminiscent of dill, pine needles, and lemon. The plant contains essential oil and young shoots can be consumed fresh in small quantities, or used for flavoring.