Wormwood, Redstem
Artemisia scoparia
HOW TO GROW WORMWOOD, REDSTEM
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or cold frame. Transplant out after frost. Easily grown in well drained slightly alkaline loamy soil. Drought tolerant. Plants are more hardy and aromatic when grown in poor dry soil. Leaves and stems are harvested for medicine spring when 2-4” tall. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 4.8-8.2. Hardiness zones 3-9. Biennial.
Usual seed life 5 years.
Planting Depth surface
Soil Temp. Germ. 68˚F
Days to Germ. 14-21
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 36-48”
Days To Maturity 120-150
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Usual seed life 5 years.
Planting Depth surface
Soil Temp. Germ. 68˚F
Days to Germ. 14-21
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 36-48”
Days To Maturity 120-150
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
- 200 Seeds$4.10
- 2000 Seeds$15.50
Antibacterial, inhibits growth of Staphylococcus and other infections. Chinese herb Yin Chen used to drain dampness and treat infectious icteric hepatitis, anti-inflamatory. Hepatoprotective, prevents damage to liver similar to Milk Thistle. Artemesisai scoparia is medicinally interchangeable with Artemisia capillar...
Antibacterial, inhibits growth of Staphylococcus and other infections. Chinese herb Yin Chen used to drain dampness and treat infectious icteric hepatitis, anti-inflamatory. Hepatoprotective, prevents damage to liver similar to Milk Thistle. Artemesisai scoparia is medicinally interchangeable with Artemisia capillaris. Tags: Specialty: Deer Resistant, Certification: Organic.
Naturalized in N. Africa, temperate and tropical Asia and most of Europe.
Naturalized in N. Africa, temperate and tropical Asia and most of Europe.
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