Artemisia annua SWEET WORMWOOD (50 seeds)

Sweet wormwood, annual mugwort also known as Qinghao or Artemisia annua in Latin, is an annual herbaceous plant of Asian origin. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is characterized by its rapid growth.

Its leaves, measuring about fifteen centimeters, are deeply divided and release a very intense fragrance when crushed.

Its flowers grow in clusters; they are yellow-green in color and appear starting in August.

Annual mugwort seeds are tiny, fine, and gray. They are covered in a downy fuzz that allows them to be easily dispersed by the wind.

- Properties:

A Wonder of Asian Flora

Sowing fresh seeds from Ethnoplants allows you to cultivate Annual Mugwort, a remarkable plant with tender green, feathery foliage, famous for its exceptional richness in volatile aromatic compounds. Its plant tissues release an intense fragrance that today sparks the interest of botany and plant science enthusiasts across the globe.
By germinating your own specimens, you introduce a species of great natural complexity into your garden, a true treasure of plant biodiversity.

A Millenary Heritage of Oriental Heritage

Thanks to the purity of the untreated seeds harvested by my hands, you gain access to Qing Hao, a historical variety cultivated for over two millennia in Asia.
Valued over the centuries in ancient horticultural traditions, this plant has become an essential collector's item for enthusiasts of ethnobotany and plant history.
Its rapid growth and graphic silhouette bring a remarkable presence and a fresh note to all your flowerbeds or simple gardens.

A Historical Variety for Collection and Ornament

The interest of sowing Ethnoplants seeds lies in preserving an authentic strain for observation and landscaping.
Although Artemisia annua has a culturally rich history, this traditional plant is grown in our regions today primarily for its aesthetic qualities, its unique camphoraceous scent, and its role as a botanical curiosity within specialized botanical spaces or collection greenhouses.

- Germination and Sowing:

• The most favorable period to sow sweet wormwood is in April.
• Sprinkle the seeds directly onto a substrate of seed-starting compost without covering them.
• If possible, leave a distance of 1 to 2 cm between each seed.
• Water gently with a hand sprayer and keep moist until sprouts emerge.
• Place the culture in a location with a temperature between 20°C and 25°C.
• Germination generally begins 2 to 4 weeks later.

- Soil Type:

It grows very well in light soil, rich in organic matter and well-drained. It is a variety that is not very demanding regarding the type of soil.

- Exposure:

It is highly recommended to place it in full sun so that it can develop correctly and produce numerous leaves.

- Cultivation Temperature:

This herbaceous plant grows very quickly when temperatures exceed 20°C. Below this, its growth is slower. It tolerates slightly negative temperatures in early autumn.

- Watering:

It is very robust and does not necessarily require watering when grown directly in the ground. In pots, it will be necessary to water it every 2 days during the summer.

- Propagation:

It is possible to propagate the plant either by seeds or by cuttings, which should be taken from 15-centimeter-high branches starting in June.

- Ethnoplants' Advice:

Sweet Wormwood is a very fast-growing plant. Sowing is the most economical method to obtain an abundant harvest at the end of summer. However, if the season is already well underway or if you wish to skip the delicate germination stage, I suggest starting directly with an Artemisia annua plant, ready for repotting for immediate installation in the garden.

This article was written by Julien on 07/09/2026.