Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a perennial aromatic plant with silvery, finely divided leaves and an intensely bitter taste.
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a perennial aromatic plant with silvery, finely divided leaves and an intensely bitter taste. It is traditionally used to support digestion and as an ingredient in bitter drinks and liqueurs such as absinthe. The plant is very drought-resistant and prefers sun and poor, well-drained soils. Its aromatic leaves also repel some garden insects. Wormwood is used sparingly and valued for its powerful active compounds.
Sowing method: Under cover (cold frame, greenhouse or tunnel)
Transplant age: 45–55 days
Transplanting: Yes
Where it grows: Open ground
Perennial: leafy the first year, it flowers from the second.
| Exposure | Soare |
|---|---|
| Life cycle | Anual |
