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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: absinthium (ab-SIN-thee-um) (Info)

5 vendors have this plant for sale.

9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Herbs
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Silver/Gray
Aromatic

Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

3 positives
2 neutrals
2 negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative JoanJ On Apr 1, 2007, JoanJ from Belfield, ND
(Zone 4a) wrote:

This plant is listed on the North Dakota invasive/troublesome list and this information is being distributed in a guide developed by the ND Weed Control Association and other agencies.

Plant Features
Perennial, up to 4 feet tall
Leaves 2 to 5 inches long, deeply divided, grayish in color from a distance
Single to multiple hairy stems from base
Previous years stems woody, erect
Crushed plants have a strong sage odor
Early spring emergence from seed or at the base of previous year's plants
Abundant, small, 1/8 inch yellowish flowers on the upper 2/3 of each stem
Blooms in July and August
Large taproot
Produces a very large amount of seed

Distribution
Widespread invasive found on disturbed sites in grasslands, roadsides, gravel pits, etc. Spreads mostly by seed through contaminated hay and equipment

Interesting Facts
Herb, used for sinus colds and liniments
Pollen considered an allergen
Bitter tasting, can taint milk if ingested
Sheep graze readily (crude protein 25%)

Positive vossner On Feb 9, 2007, vossner from Richmond, TX
(Zone 9a) wrote:

I love the silver foliage. Mine is no problem as it is in a pot. I whack it hard every year for a bushy look.

Neutral justfurkids On Oct 16, 2006, justfurkids from Toone, TN
(Zone 7a) wrote:

Years ago, I grew this plant at the request of my ex-husband in Pittsburgh PA. He used it to make homemade Absinthe, which tasted like Ouzo. Sorry, I don't remember the recipe.

Negative caron On Nov 25, 2004, caron from Woodland Park, CO
(Zone 4b) wrote:

Colorado Class B Noxious Weed. Mandatory eradication in all counties except Garfield.
All locations of this plant in Colorado should be immediately reported to the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

Positive Egglantinerose On Jul 14, 2004, Egglantinerose from Zionsville, IN wrote:

Hi Everyone,
I love wormwood. The aroma is what I like about it. The gray/green foliage is lovely against other plants.
I don't find it invasive.
Isn't this the plant they made the liquore Absinthe and it
was baned in almost all countries but France.

Egglantinerose

Positive CatskillKarma On Jul 13, 2004, CatskillKarma from West Kill, NY wrote:

Not at all invasive in my zone 4b garden with heavy clay soil. Very pretty. I use branches of it for discouraging moths in my clothes closet. It does not stand upright readily in my garden--I let it flop over onto a low stone wall and it makes a well-behaved cloud, with lavender on one side and lady's mantle on the other.

Neutral jhyshark On Jul 12, 2004, jhyshark from Scottville, MI
(Zone 4b) wrote:

Yes, it's very invasive, but makes a nice backdrop for other plants. The foliage is the feature, the flowers are insignificant. Mine gets about 4' tall even in very poor soil. See pix of babies as well as plant in mid-July

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Hereford, Arizona
Santa Rosa, California
Ventura, California
Bradenton, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida
Zolfo Springs, Florida
Clarkesville, Georgia
Valdosta, Georgia
Scottville, Michigan
Blue Springs, Missouri
West Kill, New York
Belfield, North Dakota
Gold Hill, Oregon
Denver, Pennsylvania
Monessen, Pennsylvania
Houston, Texas
Richmond, Texas
Seattle, Washington



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