Wormwood is a woody-based perennial primarily grown for its soft, finely divided silvery green foliage that is highly aromatic when bruised. The flowers are inconspicuous. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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Season of Interest: |
Multi-Season |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Excellent soil drainage is essential. Susceptible to root rot in moist to wet soils. General foliage decline may occur in hot and humid summer climates. Watch for rhizomatous spread.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Xeriscaping, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Milkweed, Big Bluestem, Rosemary
IMAGES: Rudolphous, 20210605 Hortus botanicus Leiden - Artemisia absinthium, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) AfroBrazilian, Artemisia absinthium 01, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Oceancetaceen - Alice Chodura, Artemisia absinthum - Botanischer Garten Mainz IMG 5394, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Raffi Kojian, Gardenology.org-IMG 2773 rbgs11jan, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
