Sweet Annie (Artemisia Annua) is a annual herb in the Asteraceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Artemisia annua is an annual herb known for its medicinal properties, especially its use in traditional medicine for malaria treatment.

Sweet Annie

Sweet Annie

Artemisia Annua

Artemisia annua is an annual herb known for its medicinal properties, especially its use in traditional medicine for malaria treatment.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

⚠️
Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:medicinal herb, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Sweet Annie

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae
Genus:Artemisia