Japanese Wormwood (Artemisia japonica)

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

Artemisia japonica is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from September 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 and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Used as a vegetable. — Young leaves - cooked.; Used as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Sunny hills and low elevations in mountains all over Japan. Forest margins, waste areas, shrublands, hills, slopes and roadsides from low elevations to 3300 metres. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)