Sweet Annie
Artemisia annua
Also listed as Artemisia chamomilla, Artemisia exilis
Also known as Sweet Wormwood, Annual Mugwort, Annual Wormwood
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Sweet Annie is a fast-growing annual or short-lived perennial with feathery, aromatic foliage and tiny yellow flowers. It is traditionally used in herbal medicine and is known for containing artemisinin, a compound of significant medicinal interest.
Why grow it
Sweet Annie grows more rapidly than most artemisias and reaches flowering size in a single season, making it useful where quick biomass or seasonal color is needed. Its fine, feathery foliage provides textural contrast to coarser-leaved perennials in the garden, and its aromatic properties can support integrated pest management efforts in polyculture plantings. Compared to perennial artemisia species, it offers the advantage of easy reestablishment from seed and no woody stem management.
Watch out for
Plants can self-seed prolifically in favorable conditions, so deadheading or cutting before seed maturation helps manage spread. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun; in poorly drained sites or partial shade it tends toward weak growth and fungal issues. Because it is an annual or short-lived perennial depending on climate, reliable seed saving or succession planting ensures consistent availability across years.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Sweet Annie is a fast-growing annual or short-lived perennial with feathery, aromatic foliage and tiny yellow flowers. It is traditionally used in herbal medicine and is known for containing artemisinin, a compound of significant medicinal interest.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sweet Annie grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Sweet Annie grows more rapidly than most artemisias and reaches flowering size in a single season, making it useful where quick biomass or seasonal color is needed. Its fine, feathery foliage provides textural contrast to coarser-leaved perennials in the garden, and its aromatic properties can support integrated pest management efforts in polyculture plantings. Compared to perennial artemisia species, it offers the advantage of easy reestablishment from seed and no woody stem management.
Watch out for
Plants can self-seed prolifically in favorable conditions, so deadheading or cutting before seed maturation helps manage spread. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun; in poorly drained sites or partial shade it tends toward weak growth and fungal issues. Because it is an annual or short-lived perennial depending on climate, reliable seed saving or succession planting ensures consistent availability across years.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
China
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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