Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Desert Willow
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
Artemisia
In German
Wüsten Weide
Artemisia
In French
desert Willow
Artemisia
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Artemisia
In Greek
έρημο Willow
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
Artemisia
In Polish
desert Willow
Artemisia
In Latin
desert Willow
Artemisia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Artemisia
Season and care of Desert Willow and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Artemisia Physical Information
Desert Willow and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Artemisia are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Desert Willow and Artemisia
Care of Desert Willow and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done 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 Willow 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.