Wormwood ( Artemisia absinthium ) is a hardy perennial native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. It develops finely cut, silver-green foliage and small yellow flowers. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Wormwood tolerates dry, nutrient-poor conditions and can reach about 4 feet tall. Surface sow because the seeds require light to germinate, keep evenly moist during germination, then thin or transplant seedlings 24–36 inches apart. Prune established plants in late fall to encourage compact regrowth the following season.
Variety Details
Botanical name:Artemisia absinthium
Plant type: Perennial
Growth habit: Upright
Crop category: Vegetable
Recorded feature: Does Not Require Support
Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
Light: Full Sun/Part Sun
Planting season: Spring
Starting location: Direct Sow or Start Indoors & Transplant
Recorded soil pH: 6.1 – 6.5 or 6.6 – 7.0 or 7.1 – 7.5
Use the product-specific sowing figures for Wormwood as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.
Because wormwood can spread and its aromatic foliage may affect nearby plants, place it in a dedicated bed or container.
Before sowing Wormwood, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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