Wormwood
Artemisia absinthium
- Layer 3 · Shrubs
- Pest repellent
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to Europe and North Africa, it is an aromatic perennial plant with silvery foliage. It repels unwanted insects due to the strong aroma and volatile compounds of its leaves.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Low
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Subshrub up to 1 m
- Mature diameter: 0.8 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy, Limestone
- Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Hot, dry Mediterranean, Mountain / cold
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August — Harvest
- September
- October — Planting
- November — Planting
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: Used in moderation in bitter digestive infusions and in the preparation of absinthe liqueur.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the wormwood grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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