Mountain Sagewort (Artemisia michauxiana)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Artemisia michauxiana is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed. No further details are given, but the seed is very small and fiddly to use. — No further details are given, but the seed is very small and fiddly to use.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky places in mountains, usually at rather high elevations. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)