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Easily grown from Wormwood seeds, Artemisia Absinthium is widely grown for its super attractive, finely-divided, aromatic, silver-green foliage that adds interesting texture and contrast to garden.
Also commonly called Absinthe, Absinth, and Mugwort and easily grown from Wormwood seeds, Artemisia Absinthium is widely grown for its super attractive, finely-divided, aromatic, silver-green foliage that adds interesting texture and contrast to garden, and in mid summer Absinthe blooms with yellowish-gray flower heads which appear in dense, leafy, drooping panicles.
31 sty 2024 · Wormwood flowers, photograph by Andreas Rockstein; CC. This herbaceous perennial can grow up to three feet (90 cm) tall and spread out to about two feet (60 cm) wide. The foliage is greenish gray and it has yellow flowers that bloom from late summer to early autumn (natively in August to September). The foliage of Wormwood is highly aromatic.
Sow seeds in flats. For annuals, plant seeds at a depth of an eighth of an inch beneath the soil in spring or autumn. For perennials, sow in autumn on the surface of the soil. Provide 55- to 65-degree Fahrenheit temperatures, and allow the seeds two to nine weeks for germination.
A tea made from wormwood will repel insects effectively. The foliage makes an excellent base for dried wreaths and winter bouquets but should be shaped while fresh as it is brittle when dry. Wormwood is best known as the primary ingredient in absinthe. Absinthe enjoyed popularity as well as some controversy in the mid 19th century.
This woody, highly aromatic perennial with feathery, silver-green leaves and tiny yellow blossoms is often used as an ornamental plant. Wormwood is valued as a medicinal herb. Leaves, stems, and flowers are used to make tinctures and the liqueur, Absinthe. Plants grow to 3’ tall. Drought tolerant.
30 maj 2023 · The Ultimate Guide to Growing Artemisia Absinthium from Seed. by Patrick O'Neill May 30, 2023. Buy your Artemisia Absinthium seeds here! Artemisia absinthium, also known as Common Wormwood, is a medicinal herb commonly known for its role in the production of the mythical beverage, absinthe.
