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