Wormwood Seeds – Absinthe

Grow a touch of old-world charm in your garden with Wormwood Seeds – Absinthe Variety (Artemisia absinthium), a hardy perennial herb admired for its silvery foliage, aromatic scent, and resilience. Known for centuries as a staple of traditional European gardens, Absinthe wormwood offers a striking, feathery texture that pairs beautifully with both ornamental and herb garden designs.

This drought-tolerant plant thrives in poor or dry soils and requires minimal maintenance once established. With its unique silvery-green leaves and distinctive fragrance, Absinthe wormwood adds both beauty and practicality to your landscape.

Features:

• Non-GMO, heirloom-quality Absinthe variety

• Silvery-gray foliage with a strong aromatic scent

• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant

• Excellent for ornamental borders and herb gardens

• Resistant to deer and most garden pests

• Attracts beneficial insects

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Artemisia absinthium

• Common Name: Wormwood (Absinthe variety)

• Plant Type: Perennial herb

• Growth Height: 2 to 4 feet tall

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering Needs: Low; prefers dry to medium moisture

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: Late winter to early spring (February–April)

  • Outdoors: After last frost in spring (April–June)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Planting Depth: Surface sow; press seeds lightly without covering

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Maturity: 85–100 days from germination

• Foliage Color: Silvery-green

• Bloom Season: Mid to late summer (July–September)