Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Twigs
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Artemisia
desert broom
In German
Artemisia
Wüste Besen
In French
Artemisia
desert broom
In Spanish
Artemisia
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
desert broom
In Portuguese
Artemisia
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Artemisia
desert broom
In Latin
Artemisia
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Artemisia
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Astereae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artemisia and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and Desert Broom. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and Desert Broom doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artemisia and Desert Broom
Season and care of Artemisia and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artemisia and Desert Broom Physical Information
Artemisia and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Desert Broom are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Artemisia and Desert Broom
Care of Artemisia and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.