Sweet Annie Wormwood

Sweet Annie Wormwood (Artemisia annua) 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.

Beyond 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.

Planting Instructions

• Start indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost date
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil has warmed
• Sow depth: Surface sow — press seeds lightly onto soil; needs light to germinate
• Germination: 7–14 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C)
• Spacing: Thin to 18–24 inches apart; plants can grow 4–6 feet tall
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours per day)
• Watering: Drought tolerant once established; water moderately and avoid overwatering
• Soil: Well-draining, average to poor soil (pH 6.0–7.0) — thrives without heavy fertilizing
• Days to maturity: 120–150 days; harvest stems just as flowers begin to open for best fragrance
• Annual: Grows as a warm-season annual; self-seeds readily for next season

Tip: Hang harvested stems upside down in a warm, airy space to dry — they retain their sweet scent beautifully for months!