Artemisia Is Dusty Miller In Addition To Tarragon In Addition To More
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| Artemisia vulgaris |
Some gardeners telephone outcry upwards Artemisia a weed only this European native has made itself at domicile inwards America, Artemisia, too called wormwood, Sweet Annie or Mugwort, has scented leaves in addition to thence it is rabbit in addition to deer resistant.
In ancient times Mugwort was an herb of protection to ward off evil spirits. Its Latin name, Artemisia, comes from it beingness dedicated to Artemis in addition to Diana.
Roman soldiers position Mugwort leaves inwards their sandals to help them walk longer in addition to faster. Medicinally it has been used for pain, a stimulant, a sedative, an constituent inwards beverages (Absinthe) in addition to smoked equally Sailor’s Tobacco.
Some of the varieties available equally plants in addition to seeds include -
Artemisia stelleriana, Dusty Miller, the familiar silver, constitute that gardeners tuck into bloom beds. There are several hybrids available that mature at betwixt 4 in addition to 12 inches tall, amongst 1-inch wide, soft leaves in addition to yellowish flowers. Very adaptable.
Artemisia frigida, or Fringed Sage, grows good inwards xeriscape settings such equally stone gardens in addition to un-attended beds. In part-shade it tin instruct floppy equally it grows taller through the summertime only it tin endure pruned dorsum to brand the stems to a greater extent than sturdy.
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| Artemisia lactiflora Guizhou |
Artemisia lactiflora Guizhou, or White Mugwort, is a Sun loving multifariousness amongst night light-green leaves, black-green stems in addition to large plumes of creamy white flowers. At 4 to 5 feet tall it tin endure used equally a seasonal screen.
Artemisia ludoviciana Silver King, or White Sage, is used past times landscapers to naturalize large areas amongst pitiable soil. Its silvery leafage grows to two or three feet tall. Also called Silver Wormwood in addition to White Sagebrush.
Artemisia spreads past times rhizomes in addition to volition accept over if it is grown inwards rich soil. Avoid over watering.
One multifariousness that does non spread past times rhizomes. Artemisia dranunculus var sativa is the culinary herb French Tarragon or Russian Tarragon that is widely used inwards sauces in addition to meat recipes. The seeds are sold nether the mention Mexican Mint Marigold. Plant them inwards the spring.