Artemisia scoparia (Compositae)

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Artemisia scoparia
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The Artemisia scoparia plant species is found in C. Europe to W. Asia. It is a member of the Compositae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Acapillaris scoparia.

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Latin Name:  Artemisia scoparia
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Waldst.&Kit.

Known Hazards:  Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people[222].

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Waste ground in C. Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a well-drained circumneutral or slightly alkaline loamy soil, preferring a warm sunny dry position. Established plants are drought tolerant[200]. Plants are longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil[245]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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