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Artemisia absinthium

Absinth Wormwood

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Information by: W-E plants for the Willamette Valle        Photographer: Julie Smitherman, Roy Wis

 

Description

This perennial has soft-looking, finely divided, silver gray, aromatic, evergreen foliage. It can reach 2'-3' tall and 1.5'-2' wide. It is considered invasive in some areas. Small yellow flowers appear in late summer and early fall but are considered insignificant. It does best in full sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established so it's important not to overwater. It does not tolerate humid areas. Prune in spring to tidy plant and prevent volunteer seedlings from self-sowing. All parts of the plant are poisonous.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive, Poisonous

Water Saving Tip:

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