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Summary
Artemisia glacialis is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a densely tufted mat of growth up to 18cm tall. The plant is commonly used as a flavoring in wines and liqueurs and is also used medicinally. It is commonly harvested from the wild for local use and for trade. The plant is grown as an ornamental in gardens. The native range of this species is SW. & W. Alps. It is a subshrub and grows primarily in the subalpine or subarctic biome.
Physical Characteristics
Artemisia glacialis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts:
Edible Uses: Condiment
The herb is used as a flavouring in vermouth and liqueurs[183].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Digestive Expectorant Sedative Stomachic
Glacier wormwood has similar medicinal properties to common wormwood, A, absinthum[7]. It is used locally where it grows wild. The whole plant is digestive, expectorant, sedative and stomachic[7]. An infusion of the herb has a marked effect upon mountain sickness[7]. A poultice of the plant is used as a first-aid remedy in the treatment of wounds[7].
References More on Medicinal Uses
Other Uses
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Requires a very well-drained light or medium soil and a sunny position[190]. Very intolerant of winter wet[190]. Established plants are drought tolerant[190]. Plants are longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil[245]. Indiscriminate collection of this plant from the wild has made it an endangered species[7]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - surface sow from late winter to early summer in a greenhouse, making sure that the compost does not dry out[200]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring or autumn[200]. Basal cuttings in late spring. Harvest the young shoots when about10 - 15cm long, pot up in a lightly shaded position in a greenhouse or cold frame and plant them out when well rooted. Very easy.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Glacier Wormwood.
Native Range
EUROPE: Switzerland, Italy, France.
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Least Concern.
IUCN Red List
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| Artemisia abrotanum | Southernwood | Shrub | 1.2 |
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| M | LMH | SN | DM | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Artemisia absinthium | Wormwood, Absinthium. | Perennial | 1.0 |
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| M | LM | SN | DM | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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| F | LM | SN | DM | 1 | 4 | 2 |
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8-10
| M | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Artemisia arborescens | Tree Wormwood | Shrub | 1.0 |
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| F | LM | N | DM | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Artemisia argyi | Chinese Mugwort | Perennial | 1.5 |
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| F | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Artemisia biennis | Biennial Wormwood | Annual/Biennial | 1.0 |
3-8
| F | LM | SN | DM | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Artemisia californica | California Sagebrush | Shrub | 2.0 |
7-10
| F | LM | N | DM | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Artemisia campestris | Field Southernwood | Perennial | 1.5 |
3-8
| M | LM | SN | DM | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Artemisia campestris glutinosa | Sticky Field Wormwood | Perennial | 1.5 |
5-9
| M | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Artemisia capillaris | Yin Chen Hao | Shrub | 0.5 |
6-9
| M | LM | SN | DM | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Artemisia carruthii | Carruth Wormwood | Perennial | 0.4 |
4-9
| M | LM | N | DM | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Artemisia caruifolia | Carrot-leaved Wormwood | Annual | 1.0 |
0-0
| | LM | SN | DM | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Artemisia cina | Cina, Santonica | Shrub | 1.0 |
6-9
| M | LM | S | DM | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Artemisia dracunculoides | Russian Tarragon, Tarragon, French Tarragon | Perennial | 1.0 |
5-8
| M | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Artemisia dracunculus | Tarragon, French Tarragon | Perennial | 0.6 |
5-9
| M | LM | SN | DM | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Artemisia filifolia | Sand Sage, Sand sagebrush | Shrub | 1.2 |
3-7
| M | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Artemisia frigida | Fringed Wormwood, Prairie sagewort | Perennial | 0.3 |
3-8
| M | LM | N | DM | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Artemisia gmelinii | Russian Wormwood, Gmelin's wormwood | Perennial | 1.5 |
3-7
| M | LMH | N | DM | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Artemisia herba-alba | White Wormwood | Shrub | 0.3 |
7-10
| F | LM | N | DM | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Artemisia indica | Indian Wormwood; Indian Mugwort | Annual/Perennial | 1.2 |
6-9
| F | LM | SN | DM | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Artemisia japonica | Japanese Wormwood | Perennial | 1.0 |
7-10
| F | LMH | SN | DM | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Artemisia keiskeana | Keiske’s Wormwood | Perennial | 0.6 |
5-8
| F | LMH | SN | DM | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Artemisia laciniata | Siberian wormwood | Perennial | 1.0 |
3-7
| S | LMH | SN | DM | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Artemisia lactiflora | White Mugwort | Perennial | 1.5 |
4-8
| S | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 2 | |
| Artemisia lancea | Lance-leaved Wormwood | Perennial | 1.2 |
4-9
| F | LMH | SN | DM | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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3-9
| M | LM | SN | DM | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Artemisia ludoviciana gnaphalodes | White Sage | Perennial | 1.0 |
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| M | LM | SN | DM | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Artemisia maritima | Sea Wormwood | Shrub | 0.6 |
6-9
| M | LM | N | DM | 1 | 2 | 1 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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