Species Boreal Wormwood
light-purple flowers, green leaves and gray-green stems

Boreal Wormwood

Artemisia borealis

Boreal Wormwood, also known as Artemisia borealis, is a low-growing, perennial plant native to cool temperate northern environments and alpine tundra regions. It grows between 10-30 cm tall, featuring clusters of small, grey-green, feathery leaves and yellow-green blooms. Its narrow, upright stems hold the flower heads just above the foliage, making it a great candidate for textural contrast in gardens. The fragrant leaves make it a great addition to herbal remedies, adding a distinct, balsamic undertone. This hardy, easy-to-grow species is also known to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

purple Fruits Ready In

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow,orange

Growth Rate:

Low

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Purple Chokeberry should be watered regularly during the active growing season, which runs from April through early autumn. During this time, water the plants deeply once every 7 to 10 days, ensuring that the soil is moist but not soggy. Reduce watering to every 14 to 21 days in the late autumn and winter, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. When temperatures reach 40 degrees Fahrenheit or there is a prolonged period of dry weather in the summer, the plants should be watered more frequently. In all cases, water thoroughly once and then wait to see whether the soil needs more before watering again.

sunlight

Purple Chokeberry plants need about 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal growth and health. It does best in full sunlight and can even tolerate partial shade and light shade. To ensure that your Purple Chokeberry receives enough sun, plant it in a location that is sunny throughout the day, with no more than a few hours of shade. It is best to place this plant in the sunniest spot in your garden, and be sure to move it if it is not receiving enough sun. The plant can also benefit from a period of time in the early morning sun when temperatures are cooler.

pruning

Purple Chokeberry (Aronia X Prunifolia) should be pruned in early spring (March-April) to remove long shoots, old wood, and any diseased or dead branches. Pruning should be minimal to avoid stressing the plant. Shaping and thinning the canopy of established plants can be done by shortening longer branches by 1-third. Regular pruning also helps minimize disease and encourages flowering and fruiting.

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