Common Names
Absinthe Wormwood, Louisiana Artemisia, Cudweed, Western Mugwort, White Sage, Absinthe
About This Plant
Artemisia absinthium, or Wormwood, as it is commonly known, belongs to the Artemisia genus which consists of more than 300 species. Artemesias are members of the Asteraceae family, though unlike their cousins, lack showy flowers and are more known as heavily scented foliage plants with bitter tastes. Many are covered with whitish hairs that give them a silvery, grayish look.
Wormwood can be a beautiful addition to a garden, enhancing spaces with a dramatic statement with its silvery-green, feathery texture. It is an aromatic and bitter herb that was used to brew beer before being replaced by hops. Read More