Artemisia absinthium
“Absinthe Wormwood”

Until very recently (2007) the alcoholic drink Absinthe was banned from being sold in the United States. This is the notorious plant from which its purported effects are derived! In fact, there is little evidence that any of its components have hallucinogenic properties except in exceedingly high doses (not recommended) & is important to the drink mostly as a flavoring. A greatly useful foliage accent, it’s good in dry, unamended soil with little water after it is established & the dissected silver leaves are lovely & deer proof. “Wormwood” hosts beneficial insects & its roots secrete weed-inhibitors. What a thoughtful plant! Growing to 3’ high & wide, it can be pruned back to the base for fresh growth.

Claire Woods
Propagator

Due to Agricultural Restrictions we cannot ship this plant to Colorado, North Dakota & Washington