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Jelitto · Seeds of more than 3700 different species and varieties
ARTEMISIA absinthium 'Silverado'
Plant Description
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Origin: | Eurasia, Northern Africa: wastelands, roadsides. |
| Special Features: | Sturdy and compact habit, especially hardy and ornamental selection. Suitable for natural landscaping. Attractive for butterflies and other pollinators. Drought tolerant/ for xeriscaping/ water-wise design. Erosion control. Self-sowing at suitable locations. Aromatic scent. Deer and rabbit resistant. Use for low maintenance plantings. Easy to grow. |
| Historical: | Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEEDS in 2018. |
| Basic Colour: | (yellow / gold) |
| Flower Colour: | yellowish flower spikes |
| Natural Flowering Period: | July - August |
| Winter Hardiness Zones: |
Z3 - Z9
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| Foliage: | grey-white feltlike broad pinnatifid foliage, aromatic |
| Growth Habit: | compact / bushy |
| Height with Flowers: | 60 cm |
| Spacing between Plants: | 40 cm |
| Soil Requirements: | dry / well-drained / average / warm |
| Location: | |
| Characteristics: | medicinal plant / tea herb |
| Portion weight: | 0.008 Gram |
| Grams per 1000 seeds: | 0.1 Gram |
| Seeds per Gram (does not correspond to the number of plants!): |
10000 |
| Gram to get 1000 plants (if sown directly into pots etc. you will need a larger quantity): |
0.5 Gram |
| Sowing Direction: |
(15) Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Seeds must be covered thinly. Do not cover very small seeds, but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
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| Container Size(s): | 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2") |
| Fertilizer: | Light (100-150 ppm) |
