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

Propagation:

Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Root Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

silver,green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Poisonous To Humans:

Yes

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Boreal Wormwood (Artemisia borealis) should be watered once a week with 1 to 3 inches of water. During the warmer months, you may need to water more frequently. It is important to avoid over-watering, as this can cause root rot. Be sure to check the soil before watering to make sure the top inch or 2 is dry. Always use a container that has drainage holes to ensure that the soil can drain well.

sunlight

Boreal Wormwood (Artemisia borealis) thrives best in full sunlight. For healthy growth and development, it should receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. Plant it in a location where it can get plenty of bright light. Avoid situating it in areas of your yard with afternoon shade. During the summer, it can tolerate more direct sun, while in the cooler months, it benefits from some early morning sun or filtered sunlight.

pruning

Boreal Wormwood should be pruned at the end of the growing season in late fall or early winter (November to early February). All dead or diseased growth should be removed first, followed by a light pruning of the shrub back to its desired height and width. Take care not to prune too drastically as this may damage the plant. Pruning also helps to promote new growth and encourage an attractive, bushy shape.