Garden Planner Growing Information for African Wormwood

African Wormwood

Crop Rotation Group

Miscellaneous

African Wormwood, also known as Artemisia, Wilde-als, Wormwood

Soil

Well drained fertile soil.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Hardy

Feeding

Not required if good soil.

Companions

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Spacing

Single Plants: 4' 11" (1.50m) each way (minimum)
Rows: 4' 11" (1.50m) with 4' 11" (1.50m) row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Start with a purchased plant and transplant it from early spring to mid summer.
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Notes

Repels harmful insects, beetles and caterpillars. Use trimmings as mulch and to confuse birds on newly seeded areas

Harvesting

Harvest leaves as and when needed, Cut back in spring.

Troubleshooting

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