Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Northwestern China, Russia
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Aphids, Red blotch, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
LYCHNIS chalcedonica
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Maltese cross, Jerusalem cross, Burning love, Dusky salmon
In Hindi
Artemisia
Maltese cross
In German
Artemisia
Malteserkreuz
In French
Artemisia
Maltese cross
In Spanish
Artemisia
cruz de Malta
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
σταυρό της Μάλτας
In Portuguese
Artemisia
cruz de Malta
In Polish
Artemisia
krzyż maltański
In Latin
Artemisia
Duces crucis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artemisia and Maltese Cross Flower
Season and care of Artemisia and Maltese Cross Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Maltese Cross Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Maltese Cross Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Maltese Cross Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Maltese Cross Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artemisia and Maltese Cross Flower Physical Information
Artemisia and Maltese Cross Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Maltese Cross Flower height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Maltese Cross Flower are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Maltese Cross Flower flower color: Red, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Peach and Orange Red
- Maltese Cross Flower leaf color: Green
Care of Artemisia and Maltese Cross Flower
Care of Artemisia and Maltese Cross Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Maltese Cross Flower pruning is done In late autumn and Remove deadheads. In summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maltese Cross Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.