Russian Wormwood (Artemisia gmelinii)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Artemisia gmelinii is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

One report says that the plant is edible but gives no more details. — One report says that the plant is edible but gives no more details.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry stony slopes, especially in Ladakh and Lahul, 2100 - 4200 metres. Hills, steppe, semidesert steppe, meadows, rocky slopes, scrub, dry floodlands, wastelands; 1500--4900 m. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)