Description
Artemisia gilvescens (also called Gilvescent Wormwood, Gilvescent Mugwort, and Gilvescent Sagebrush, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has a compact, rounded habit and grows up to 1 meter tall. It grows in a variety of habitats, including scrubland, dry woodland, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Artemisia gilvescens is a plant used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Artemisia gilvescens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are slender with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Artemisia gilvescens is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.