Russian Wormwood

Artemisia vestita

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Basic Information

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Genus: artemisia

Plant ID (slug): artemisia-vestita

Numeric ID: 20505

USDA Hardiness: 3-7

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Artemisia vestita is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

E. Asia from Pakistan to China and Tibet.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antiphlogistic Febrifuge The plant is antiphlogistic and febrifuge[266].

Known Hazards

Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people[222].