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Asteraceae
Artemisia absinthium
Absinthe, Wormwood
Absinth, or wormwood, is a clump forming, woody, perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. The aromatic, hairy, silver gray foliage also bears panicles of insignificant grayish yellow flowers.
This plant is best grown in rich, well drained soil and full sun. It is commonly used as an ingredient in the liquor absinthe and has other medicinal purposes that may be useful for an herb garden. It is also excellent in a rock garden or in the background in a perennial border. It is a lovely companion to any dark red, purple or blue flowering plant, such as peony or delphinium.
9 - 1
4 - 8
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun
30"-36" / 76.2cm - 91.4cm
20"-24" / 50.8cm - 61.0cm
Late Summer
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Medium
Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall
Insignificant
Yellow, Gray
Silver, Gray
No
Yes
Matte
Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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