Wormwood
Wormwood
Seedlings are available for pick-up only at our farm and plant sales in the Pioneer Valley from mid to late-May. We DO NOT SHIP seedlings at this time. Please do not order if you cannot pick up within that time frame. Enter your pick up date and location here: https://forms.gle/4Us5qbJZG7ad5UrP6 . All refunds take out a 5% admin fee. No refunds after May 1.
3.5” pot, Artemisia absinthium
Wormwood was considered one of the most important herbs in medieval Europe. It is the most bitter of all herbs and is used as an aromatic bitter tonic for stimulating the appetite and digestion.
A beautiful plant with strong scented silvery foliage. Can be used medicinally or in bouquets. May spread prolifically via seed.
View Sawmill’s Herb Profile for more information.
Plant hardiness in MA: Perennial
Light preference: Sun
Plant spacing: 24”
Plant height: 48”
Soil requirements: Moist, well-drained
Harvest notes: Leaf and flower
Photo credit: Sawmill Herb Farm