Artemesia absinthium

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Common Wormwood

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Information by: GardenSoft Photographer: Julie Smitherman

Description

This unusual looking perennial reaches 5' tall and 2' wide. Leaves are blue-green in color, compound and are coarsely toothed. In late summer to fall stalks with white flowers on the tops. Butterflies love this plant. It tolerates full to part sun with well draining soil. It prefers rich, moist soil.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.