Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) — the silvery wormwood that gave absinthe its name, the most bitter of herbs. A hardy perennial with decorative grey foliage that keeps pests at bay. Leaves and flowering tops are gathered as blooming starts, for their characteristic bitterness.
Botanical name: Artemisia absinthium
Sowing: under cover, 45–55 days before planting out
Spacing: 50 cm
Germination: 10–20 days at 18–20 °C
Height: 60–120 cm
| Life cycle | Perennial |
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