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Fast growing slender annual, also known as Sweet Wormwood and Annual Mugwort, and in China as Qing Hao. The leaves have the most delicious scent when crushed or brushed against or even watered; we plant it next to gateways and the door to our polytunnel so you brush against it as you walk through . The leaves have many medicinal uses. They are anti-bacterial and are renowned in the Tropics for treating malaria, but they can also be used for colds, fevers and diarrhoea. The seeds can also be used medicinally. The leaves form an essential ingredient in the flavouring of spirits such as vermouth, and in China they are used to cultivate the Aspergillus fungus, which is used in the brewing of wine. A very easy to grow plant, tolerant of poor soils and full sun. Height to 200cm. Hardy.
As this is an annual it is usually only available in mid-late Spring.
9cm pot
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
