Artemisia absinthium

Absinthe, Louisiana Artemisia, Cudweed, Western Mugwort, White Sage, Wormwood

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Late Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, seashore
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing