Artemisia abstinthum
wormwood
Asteraceae
list 13.2
- Herbaceous perennial
- Native to the Mediterranean
- Attractive, finely textured, silver-green foliage.
- Forms a dense, upright shrub-like mound, 1.5 m tall.
- The plant absinthe was made from. Bundles were also used as an air freshener.
- Bulletproof, full sun, drought tolerant plant. Will fall over with too much water.
- Works great as a foil in a perennial border. Silver-grey foliage compliments many flowers. Nice, interesting choice for a herb garden, or, if you should get the opportunity, a physic garden.
