Sweet Annie Seeds (Artemisia annua)
 
Sweet Annie is a fragrant, fast-growing herb with a long and well-documented history of use across traditional herbal systems worldwide. Native to Asia and cultivated for centuries, this plant has been valued in Chinese, European, and folk traditions for its aromatic foliage and its role in historic plant-based practices.
 
The feathery, fern-like leaves release a distinctive sweet, resinous scent when brushed or dried. Historically, Sweet Annie has been grown and harvested for use in herbal preparations, infusions, and ceremonial or seasonal remedies, and it remains an important plant in cultural and ethnobotanical traditions today. In modern times, it is often studied and discussed in the context of its naturally occurring compounds, which have drawn global interest.
 
In the garden, Sweet Annie is as practical as it is meaningful. Tall, graceful plants add movement and texture, and the foliage is commonly harvested and dried for bundles, sachets, wreaths, and traditional herbal storage. Easy to grow and quick to mature, it offers both beauty and a connection to centuries of plant knowledge.
 
Traditional & Cultural Uses (Historical Context)
 
Sweet Annie has been historically associated with:
Traditional herbal practices in Asia and Europe
Dried botanical preparations and infusions
Seasonal and ceremonial plant use
Aromatic storage herbs and decorative bundles
(This information reflects historical and cultural practices and is provided for educational purposes only.)
 
Growing Information
 
Botanical Name: Artemisia annua
Common Name: Sweet Annie, Annual Wormwood
Life Cycle: Annual
Height: 4–6 feet
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soil
Hardiness: Grown as an annual in USDA Zones 3–13
 
Growing Instructions
 
When to Plant: Spring after last frost or start indoors early
Seed Prep: No stratification required
Sowing Depth: Surface sow; press lightly (light required for germination)
Germination Temperature: 65–75°F
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
Harvest: Late summer, before flowering, for traditional drying use
 
 Why Grow Sweet Annie
 
Deep roots in global herbal history
Aromatic foliage ideal for drying
Easy, fast-growing annual
Beautiful, airy garden structure
A living connection to traditional plant knowledge
 
This is for approx 50 Certified Organic Sweet Annie Artemisia Seeds