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Product Details
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Sweet Annie, also known as sweet wormwood, is essential for those who love herbal crafts and dried flower bouquets. It grows rapidly and is drought tolerant. Its strong, pleasant, camphor-like fragrance makes it a natural moth repellent! Attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
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Variety Info
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Europe, Asia
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to fall
Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' tall, 2'–3' wide
Variety Info: Small (less than ¼") chartreuse flowers against highly aromatic, feathery green foliage
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, or when soil temperature is at least 65°F.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Sprouts in: 10–20 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Press into surface
Space Seeds: A pinch of seeds every 24"
Thinning: When 3"–4" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
- Chase C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 25, 2026Sweet Annie
Not a single issue. All sprouted and are growing great
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 3, 2026Hey Chase,
We're so thrilled to hear your Sweet Annie seeds had perfect germination and are growing great! There's nothing better than seeing every single seed sprout and take off! Sweet Annie has such a wonderful fragrance and makes incredible dried arrangements and wreaths. Plus, it's such a prolific grower once it gets established! Thanks for sharing your awesome experience with these fantastic seeds! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Laurie M.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsSep 26, 2025Never Grew
I planted these exactly as I should have , watered in correct spot and nothing grew. So disappointed. I contacted customer service and they expected me to give them the number off of the seed packet, which i no longer had. Would like to try again in a potentially.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningOct 2, 2025Hey Laurie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- GretchenVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 7, 20255 Stars
They’ve germinated perfectly. I hope I have continued success!
- Lisa T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsDec 2, 20245 Stars
I can’t wait to get these planted. They’re such a loved plant.
- Marie J.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsJun 21, 20241 Star
Most of the seeds I purchased never sprouted including these. Pretty disappointed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
