Description
Wormwood
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a striking perennial herb valued for its attractive silvery-grey foliage, aromatic leaves, and long history in traditional herbal gardens. Its finely divided leaves provide beautiful contrast in herb gardens, cottage gardens, Mediterranean landscapes and ornamental borders, making it an excellent foliage plant as well as a useful herb.
Wormwood is renowned for its intensely aromatic foliage and has traditionally been grown as a natural companion plant due to its strong scent, which may help deter some garden pests. It is also historically known as one of the herbs used in the production of absinthe and certain traditional herbal preparations. Because of its strong bitterness, Wormwood is generally grown for ornamental and traditional herbal purposes rather than as a culinary herb.
Thriving in full sun, Wormwood prefers well-drained soil and is highly drought tolerant once established. It is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial that performs well in garden beds, rockeries, herb gardens and large containers. Occasional pruning encourages a compact, bushy growth habit.
At Zephyr Forest – Narangba Nursery, we grow healthy, high-quality herb seedlings suited to Queensland gardens. Whether you're creating a traditional herb garden, adding striking silver foliage to your landscape or growing aromatic companion plants, Wormwood is a unique and rewarding choice.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Artemisia absinthium
- Common Name: Wormwood
- Plant Type: Perennial herb
- Mature Height: 60–120 cm
- Mature Width: 60–90 cm
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering: Water regularly until established; drought tolerant once mature
- Harvest: Harvest foliage as required during the growing season
Why You'll Love It
- Attractive silvery-grey aromatic foliage
- Excellent feature plant for herb and cottage gardens
- Traditionally grown as a companion plant with a strong herbal fragrance
- Low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established
- Ideal for garden beds, borders, rockeries and containers
- Well suited to Queensland gardens
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