Sea Wormwood Plant Care

Sea Wormwood (Seriphidium maritimum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Seriphidium genus. Sea Wormwood is native to the Atlantic coasts of northern Europe, from western and northern France, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Baltic States, and northwestern Russia. Sea Wormwood is also known as Coastal Wormwood, Artemisia maritima.

Sea Wormwood displays a low, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Sea Wormwood produces small, inconspicuous flowers in clusters.

Sea Wormwood thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Well-draining sandy soil mix with added perlite for improved drainage. Good drainage is essential for Sea Wormwood to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Sea Wormwood can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to white wormwood plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Sea Wormwood is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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