Artemisia schmidtiana
Maxim.
Sagebrush, Silvermound, Wormwood, Mugwort
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Description
Artemisia schmidtiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in) at a medium rate. It is in flower from August to November, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Edible Uses
Stems - cooked.
Known Hazards
Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan.
Where It Grows
TEMPERATE ASIA: Russian Federation (Kurile Islands, Sakhalin), Japan (Hokkaidô, Honshu)
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained sandy soil in full sun. Established plants are drought tolerant. Plants are longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil. Plants are hardy to about -20°c. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer.
Propagation
Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse, making sure that the compost does not dry out. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn. Basal cuttings in late spring. Harvest the young shoots when about10 - 15cm long, pot up in a lightly shaded position in a greenhouse or cold frame and plant them out when well rooted. Very easy.
