Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia annua, Artemisia ludoviciana
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam
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 upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In German
Artemisia
Pekannuss
In French
Artemisia
Pacanier
In Spanish
Artemisia
Carya illinoinensis
In Portuguese
Artemisia
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Artemisia
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Juglandales
Family
Asteraceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Artemisia and Pecan
Season and care of Artemisia and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Artemisia and Pecan Physical Information
Artemisia and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Artemisia and Pecan
Care of Artemisia and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.