Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 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
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Snails
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Artemisia
Tritoma
In German
Artemisia
Tritoma
In French
Artemisia
Tritoma
In Spanish
Artemisia
tritoma
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
tritoma
In Portuguese
Artemisia
Tritoma
In Polish
Artemisia
Tritoma
In Latin
Artemisia
Trytoma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Kniphofia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Artemisia and Tritoma
Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and Tritoma? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and Tritoma. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and Tritoma doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and Tritoma 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 Tritoma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artemisia and Tritoma
Season and care of Artemisia and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Artemisia and Tritoma Physical Information
Artemisia and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Tritoma are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Artemisia and Tritoma
Care of Artemisia and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.