Sievers’ Wormwood (Artemisia sieversiana)

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

Artemisia sieversiana is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 6in). 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

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 does not say what part of the plant. — One report says that the plant is edible but does not say what part of the plant.

Habitat & North American Range

Stony ground, especially in Ladakh, and also in dry areas of Nepal, 1500 - 4100 metres. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)