Boreal Wormwood
Artemisia borealis
Overview
Boreal Wormwood, also known as Artemisia borealis, is a low-growing, perennial plant native to cool temperate northern environments and alpine tundra regions. It grows between 10-30 cm tall, featuring clusters of small, grey-green, feathery leaves and yellow-green blooms. Its narrow, upright stems hold the flower heads just above the foliage, making it a great candidate for textural contrast in gardens. The fragrant leaves make it a great addition to herbal remedies, adding a distinct, balsamic undertone. This hardy, easy-to-grow species is also known to attract beneficial insects to the garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, December, January, November, February, May.
Propagation
Cutting, Division, Layering Propagation, Seed Propagation, Root Cutting
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