{"product_id":"sweet-annie-wormwood","title":"Sweet Annie Wormwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Annie Wormwood (\u003cem\u003eArtemisia annua\u003c\/em\u003e) seeds — a graceful, feathery herb beloved by gardeners, herbalists, and floral designers alike. Its delicate, fern-like foliage releases a sweet, camphor-like fragrance that fills the garden with an enchanting aroma. Harvest the stems fresh or dried for wreaths, bouquets, and herbal arrangements that hold their beauty and scent long after cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond its ornamental charm, Sweet Annie has a rich history in traditional herbal use and is a favorite for dried flower crafts. Once you grow it, you'll find a hundred uses for its aromatic, feathery sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–8 weeks before last frost date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost when soil has warmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow — press seeds lightly onto soil; needs light to germinate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 18–24 inches apart; plants can grow 4–6 feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6–8 hours per day)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established; water moderately and avoid overwatering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, average to poor soil (pH 6.0–7.0) — thrives without heavy fertilizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120–150 days; harvest stems just as flowers begin to open for best fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows as a warm-season annual; self-seeds readily for next season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTip: Hang harvested stems upside down in a warm, airy space to dry — they retain their sweet scent beautifully for months!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Seed Baskets ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48239015526614,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/9841\/1222\/files\/sweet-annie-wormwood-growing-in-garden.png?v=1778457259","url":"https:\/\/theseedbaskets.org\/products\/sweet-annie-wormwood","provider":"The Seed Baskets ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}