White Wormwood (Artemisia herba-alba) is a fragrant, silver-leaved subshrub native to the Mediterranean and Middle East, valued for its ornamental qualities and tradition
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Drought Tolerant
25% intensity
Allow soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Temperate
50% intensity
Hardy in USDA zones 4-9; tolerates a wide range of temperatures.
Low Needs
0% intensity
Does not require regular feeding; benefits from poor soil.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Artemisia herba-alba sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
It is highly drought-tolerant once established and prefers dry conditions, making overwatering the most common cause of problems. Reduce watering significantly in winter.
Prune Artemisia herba-alba in early spring to shape the plant and remove any dead or damaged growth from winter. Cut back by about one-third to a half to encourage a compact, bushy habit.
Deadheading spent flower stalks can improve appearance.
Propagation is easily achieved through division of established clumps in early spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood or softwood in late spring or summer and rooted in well-draining soil or a sandy mix.
Repotting is rarely necessary for Artemisia herba-alba as it prefers to be slightly pot-bound and thrives in well-drained conditions, even rocky soil. If growth becomes excessively vigorous in a container, repot into a slightly larger pot with a gritty, free-draining compost mix in spring.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Species | Artemisia herba-alba |
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