GENERAL INFORMATION
Scientific Name: Artemisia gmelinii
CommonName: Russian Wormwood
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9a
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-30°C)
Blooming Season: Late Summer
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Water: Light
Fertilizer: Once a month
Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Height: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)
Width: 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)
Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun
PROPAGATION
Media EC/pH: EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone: 500 ppm IBA
Mist: Low to moderate
Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N starting day 7
Pinching: Pinch once, prior to transplant.
Transplanting: 35-42 days after sticking
FINISHING
Media pH: 5.8-6.2
Temperature: Nights: 56 to 64°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 65 to 76°F (18 to 24°C)
Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization: No
Daylength: Day length neutral
Watering: Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 150 to 175 ppm N.
Pinch After Transplant: Typically not required
Plant Growth Regulators: B-Nine/Cycocel sprays 2,500/1,000 ppm
Pests and Fungal Diseases: Not particularly sensitive. Use well-drained media.
CROP SCHEDULING
1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Not recommended
1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Rooted: 6-8 wks
2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: 10-12 wks
Bloom Months: Non-flowering