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Sweet Annie Seeds

Sweet Annie Seeds

Regular price $3.49
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~0.15 g (~3,000 seeds)
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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.

Days to Emerge: 10–20 days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A pinch of seeds every 24"

Thinning: When 3"–4" tall, thin to 1 every 24"

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14 reviews
  • Gretchen
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 7, 2025
    5 Stars

    They’ve germinated perfectly. I hope I have continued success!

  • Lisa T.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 2, 2024
    5 Stars

    I can’t wait to get these planted. They’re such a loved plant.

  • Marie J.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Jun 21, 2024
    1 Star

    Most of the seeds I purchased never sprouted including these. Pretty disappointed.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • TIFFANY M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 16, 2024
    5 Stars

    Perfect germination! Smells so good and plants were prolific

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert
  • Heather F.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 16, 2024
    5 Stars

    The germination was great on these seeds and the seedlings look super healthy, very full and lush. I'm looking forward to seeing how they do when I transplant them.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate