Artemisia Species, Ahinahina, Hinahina Kuahiwi, Oahu Wormwood

Artemisiaaustralis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh)
Species
australis (aw-STRAL-iss)
Synonym
Artemisia australis var. eschscholtziana
Artemisia australis var. microcephala
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | January 2008 | neutral

Oahu wormwood, Hinahina, Hinahina kuahiwi, Ahinahina (Artemisia australis) is a Hawaiian endemic plant.

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