Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia annua, Artemisia ludoviciana
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Artemisia
Red Buckeye
In German
Artemisia
Red Buckeye
In French
Artemisia
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Artemisia
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Artemisia
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Artemisia
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Artemisia
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Artemisia and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Artemisia and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Artemisia and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Artemisia and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Artemisia and Red Buckeye
Care of Artemisia and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.