Woolly Wormwood (Artemisia vestita)

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

Artemisia vestita is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). 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

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Hills, rocky slopes, grasslands, shrublands and outer forest margins at elevations of 2000 - 4300 metres. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)