Sweet Wormwood - Artemisia annua
hp20 (Artemisia annua)
The annual less well-known medicinal plant grows up to 2.5 m high and exudes a wonderfully aromatic scent. Tea made from the fine leaves supports the immune system. Modern medicine uses the artemisinin compound in the treatment of malaria.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Use | Herbal tea |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | annual |
| Comment | The pollen is allergenic, good for pollinators |
| Artemisia annua | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 50 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 50 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0.1-0.2 cm |
Explanations
Hortus officinarium: The non-profit association Hortus officinarum has been committed to the maintenance and breeding of medicinal plants using bio-dynamic methods. The aim of Hortus officinarum is to provide high-quality varieties of medicinal plant species from top sources – pure lines and with strong vitality.