Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not available
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
ILEX opaca
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
Artemisia
American Holly
In German
Artemisia
American Holly
In French
Artemisia
American Holly
In Spanish
Artemisia
American Holly
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
American Holly
In Portuguese
Artemisia
American Holly
In Polish
Artemisia
American Holly
In Latin
Artemisia
American Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Celastrales
Family
Asteraceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Artemisia and American Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and American Holly? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and American Holly. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and American Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and American Holly has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Artemisia and American Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artemisia and American Holly
Season and care of Artemisia and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Artemisia and American Holly Physical Information
Artemisia and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and American Holly are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Artemisia and American Holly
Care of Artemisia and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.