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Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium) - Start Wormwood seeds for an attractive addition to the xeriscape herb garden! It has finely-divided foliage that is gray-green in color and aromatic. In mid-summer, it produces many yellow flowers. Wormwood herb plants have a long history as a medicinal herb with use dating all the way back to the ancient Egyptians.MORE ARTEMISIA OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Poor, sandy, well-drained soils
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Artemisia Absinthium
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow seeds
SOWING RATE
10 - 12 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium) - Start Wormwood seeds for an attractive addition to the xeriscape herb garden! It has finely-divided foliage that is gray-green in color and aromatic. In mid-summer, it produces many yellow flowers. Wormwood herb plants have a long history as a medicinal herb with use dating all the way back to the ancient Egyptians. They used Wormwood to rid the body of worms. It is still used to stimulate and aid in digestion. Other uses include being used as a moth repellant and a general pesticide. The Wormwood herb is also referred to as Grand Wormwood and Absinthe Wormwood.
It is a hardy, drought resistant herb plant that tolerates cold temperatures and poor soils. It thrives in partial shade during the hottest part of the day. Care must be taken to give it plenty of space from other herbs in the garden. Wormwood contains a chemical, absinthin, that can be toxic to other plants. For this reason, many herb gardeners prefer to grow it in a container. Water only when the soil has dried out. Cut back the dead foliage each spring to revive it and encourage fresh growth.
How To Grow Wormwood From Herb Seeds: Start Wormwood seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before time to transplant outdoors. The herb seeds can be pressed into the soil but not covered. Place the starter tray in plastic to help seal the moisture in and keep the tray in a well lit area but out of direct sunlight. Watch for seedlings to emerge and remove them from under the plastic. Grow the seedlings in a sunny window, harden the seedlings for 10 to 14 days before transplanting. Harvesting Wormwood is usually done in mid-summer. When the plants are fully flowering, pick the upper portions of the stalks. Tie the stalks together and hang them upside down in a dark well-ventilated place. When the stalks are dried, store in an air-tight container in a dark place.
Wormwood
This herb plant sports finely-divided foliage that is gray-green in color and in Mid-summer it produces yellow flowers.
Wormwood Seeds
How to Grow
Start Wormwood seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before time to transplant outdoors. The herb seeds can be pressed into the soil but not covered. Place the starter tray in plastic to help seal the moisture in and keep the tray in a will lit area but out of direct sunlight. Watch for seedlings to emerge and remove them from under the plastic. Grow the seedlings in a sunny window, harden the seedlings for 10 to 14 days before transplanting.
- Sowing Rate: 10 - 12 seeds per plant
- Depth: Surface sow seeds
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 30 days
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: 18 - 24 inches
Herb Specifications
Harvesting Wormwood is usually done in mid-summer. When the plants are fully flowering, pick the upper portions of the stalks. Tie the stalks together and hang them upside down in a dark well-ventilated place. When the stalks are dried, store in an air-tight container in a dark place.
- Height: 24 - 36 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 8
- Season: Perennial
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
48 - 60 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid fall to early winter
BLOOM COLOR
Yellowish
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Poor, dry, rocky, gravelly, sandy soils
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Artemisia Dracunculus
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
60 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 60 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/8 inch deep and cover with fine soil, well pressed down
SOWING RATE
15 - 20 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) - Known as Little Dragon, this perennial grows from Tarragon seeds and it thrives in hot, barren soils making it very drought tolerant. Tarragon Little Dragon is a tough herb plant. It is native to northwestern United States, Russia and Asia, and it is closely related to sagebrush. It is both a medicinal herb as well as a popular culinary herb. Tarragon plants can reach 60 inches in height, and they have thin, blade-like leaves that are wonderfully aromatic with a sweet anise-like flavor. In late summer, Tarragon produces white, rather droopy flowers.
Tarragon is highly used in French cooking. It flavors vinegar, fish, meats, vegetables, cheese and sauces. The leaves can be used in cooking both fresh and dried. Medically, Tarragon herb is used in teas to stimulate digestion and ease intestinal distension. Great for xeriscape herb gardens.
How To Grow Tarragon From Herb Seeds: It is recommended to start Tarragon seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the herb seeds into the soil and lightly cover with soil. Transplant the young herb plants outdoors after temperatures warm up. Tarragon herb plants prefer sunshine and sharply draining soils that are sandy or rocky which is great for water conservation. Once established, Tarragon plants require little care and are drought resistant. Keep the soil on the dry side. Harvest the Tarragon leaves and flowers throughout the summer. Dry or freeze for long-term use.