Artemisia absinthium
Absinth Wormwood
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
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.