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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.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.