Red Stem Wormwood

Yin-chen. This useful artemesia is found naturalized throughout North Africa, tropical Asia and most of Europe. It has been used extensively in Chinese Medicine to remove damp-heat, treat jaundice, hepatitis and gallbladder inflammation and is an effective anti-bacterial treatment for several strains of Staph and strep.The entire aerial parts of the plant are used.The greenish/silvery leaves are highly fragrant and are a lovely contrast with the richly colored stems. Requires full sun and a sandy or well drained soil. Biennial. Hardy to zone 3.