{"product_id":"artemisia-camphorata","title":"Camphor wormwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtemisia camphorata, often referred to in botanical texts as a subspecies of \u003cstrong\u003eArtemisia alba\u003c\/strong\u003e, is distinguished by the intense camphor scent it gives off. It is an essential plant for an \u003cstrong\u003earomatic garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in beneficial properties and also suitable for use in cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e9x9x20 pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eShrub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eJuly, August\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e-15°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e80 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eFull sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION OF ARTEMISIA CAMPHORATA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtemisia camphorata is a perennial plant with semi-persistent, light, and highly aromatic foliage. It grows into a dense, compact shrub, ideal for low hedges and borders (both single-species and mixed, in combination with other Mediterranean plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtemisia camphorata is visually very similar to Artemisia abrotanum (known as mugwort), but is distinguished by its unmistakable fragrance. This distinctive aroma makes it an ideal plant for creating an aromatic garden: remember that Artemisia camphorata pairs perfectly with varieties of lavender or oregano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, Artemisia camphorata produces small yellow flowers that are inconspicuous and of little ornamental value. The beauty of the plant lies instead in the colour and texture of its finely cut foliage, excellent features for creating distinctive combinations both tactilely and visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePROPERTIES OF ARTEMISIA CAMPHORATA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn English-speaking countries, Artemisia camphorata is also used in cooking, although only in very small quantities due to its bitter flavour. It is therefore used to season meat, especially white meat and game. In the United Kingdom, this distinctive aromatic herb is used to accompany haggis, the national Scottish dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the culinary and aromatic uses of Artemisia camphorata, it is worth remembering that this plant has many \u003cstrong\u003ebeneficial properties\u003c\/strong\u003e: it has vermifugic, tonic, antispasmodic, and emmenagogic properties. When needed, it is consumed as an infusion, as is the case with other varieties of Artemisia. However, it is essential to remember that pregnant or breastfeeding women must absolutely avoid consuming Artemisia in any form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtemisia camphorata can be a great ally in your vegetable patch or garden ecosystem if planted in the right places:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIf planted near cabbage, Artemisia camphorata will help protect it from cabbage butterflies and their caterpillars. The intense aroma of this variety of Artemisia has a repellent effect on these unwanted visitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIts strong camphor scent can also help protect your roses, as it keeps away pests and aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePlant it near your chicken coop and your “residents” will thank you. Hens are very fond of all varieties of Artemisia, and the vermifugic properties of Artemisia camphorata will help keep away dangerous parasites that can nest in their digestive tract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGROWING AND MAINTAINING ARTEMISIA CAMPHORATA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many plants found in a Mediterranean garden, Artemisia camphorata prefers well-drained soils. This \u003cstrong\u003evariety of Artemisia\u003c\/strong\u003e also does well in alkaline soils, is highly salt-tolerant, and is not particularly susceptible to pests. For optimal results, plant it in full sun, preferably in neutral or alkaline soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtemisia camphorata can be planted from March through autumn, and its cultivation requires no special care: it is a variety that can grow and thrive anywhere, provided it gets enough sun. It is important to remember to plant each Artemisia camphorata plant at least 60 cm away from any other plant: in addition to not tolerating root competition, Artemisia varieties release a substance that can inhibit the growth of nearby plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce planted, Artemisia camphorata will not require specific watering or major maintenance: a vigorous pruning at the beginning of spring will be enough to remove old growth and give the plant a spherical shape, allowing it to grow back neatly and compactly. It is possible (but not strictly necessary) to prune it lightly again at the end of flowering to correct any irregularities in the shrub’s spherical shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtemisia camphorata is an extremely hardy plant, capable of withstanding both summer drought and intense winter cold. It may lose its leaves during particularly wet winters, but this does not cause permanent damage to the plant’s health: simply prune it back to the base at the end of winter, and it will return in spring more beautiful than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36811801755816,"sku":"","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/products\/botanical-dry-garden-artemisia-camphorata.png?v=1617198868","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en\/products\/artemisia-camphorata","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}