wormwood
Artemisia vulgaris 'Janlim' ORIENTAL LIMELIGHT
Overview
Wormwood, Artemisia vulgaris 'Janlim' ORIENTAL LIMELIGHT, is an amazing herb with beautiful silvery green foliage and lemon-scented foliage. It can add a delightful citrus scent to any garden and it attracts bees and butterflies with its clusters of yellow flowers during summer. This lovely perennial is easy to care for and can reach heights of up to 3ft. The leaves and flowering stems can also be used in potpourri to fill your home with an uplifting smell. The plant's medicinal properties make it perfect for adding to herbal teas or bitters for a unique flavor. Wormwood is a truly amazing plant, perfect for adding beauty and fascinating aromas to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Wormwood (Artemisia vulgaris 'Janlim' ORIENTAL LIMELIGHT) should be kept slightly moist. Water when the soil is nearly dry to the touch. It can be watered once every 7 to 10 days, or semi-regularly when the weather is especially hot or sunny. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. If the plant does get too much water, make sure to allow the soil to dry out completely before watering again.
Light
Wormwood (Artemisia vulgaris 'Janlim' Oriental Limelight) needs full sun to keep it looking its best. In general, it should receive at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day, depending on the season—less in winter and more in summer. Plant the wormwood in the sunniest spot you have available, preferably in the morning hours, when the sun is not so hot. In the summer, wormwood can stand several hours of afternoon sun. In autumn and spring, it is best to avoid exposing the plant to direct afternoon sun.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3–8.
Pruning
The best time to prune wormwood (Artemisia vulgaris 'Janlim' ORIENTAL LIMELIGHT) is in the spring, after the last frost when the plant is just beginning to show new growth. Pruning should be done to remove dead, weak, or diseased stems down to the base of the plant. Pruning is also important to help promote a bushier plant with more foliage. Prune lightly leaving 2-3 inches of the stem above the soil and remove any shoots growing from the roots. As the plant grows, prune to promote a symmetrical, upright habit and remove any old or dead branches. Avoid pruning more than 1-third of the plant's total foliage in order to ensure the plant stays healthy.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Seed Propagation, Root Cutting
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Butterflies.
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