How to Grow Sweet Annie
Artemisia annua
Your complete guide to growing Sweet Annie.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Sweet Annie
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | — | August |
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | August – September |
| Zone 3 | April – May | — | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | July – October |
| Zone 5 | March – April | — | June – October |
| Zone 6 | March – April | — | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | June – November |
| Zone 8 | February – March | — | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January – February | — | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | — | April – December |
| Zone 11 | January | — | March – December |
Companion Plants for Sweet Annie
✓ Good companions
Protects against Mexican bean beetles and does not interfere with nitrogen fixation
Deters cabbage moths, flea beetles, and other brassica pests
Repels carrot flies and root maggots while not competing for nutrients
Similar growing conditions and combined aromatic oils enhance pest-repelling properties
Complementary pest control creating a strong barrier against nematodes and aphids
Natural pest deterrent that helps repel aphids and Japanese beetles
Compatible aromatic herb that helps deter cabbage loopers and carrot flies
Sweet Annie repels hornworms and other tomato pests with its strong artemisia scent
✗ Keep away from
Sweet Annie's allelopathic compounds can stunt lettuce growth and cause bitter taste
Strong scent and root exudates can interfere with pea plant development and pod formation
Artemisia oils inhibit seed germination and slow growth of leafy greens
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
