WORMWOOD seeds
Artemisia absinthium
Pack: 500 seeds, 2g
Wormwood is known to be very bitter in taste, second only to Rue, which inspired the Ancients to have a saying ‘as bitter as wormwood. In traditional folklore, Wormwood was seen to be an old love charm when combined with Marigold, Thyme and Marjoram. Wormwood is a highly valued herb for ritualistic practices and historically it was seen as powerful in warding off demons. Also associated with witchcraft. Both Wormwood and Mugwort had many similar uses, but only Wormwood has a strong essential oil.
It is a very attractive garden plant with silvery foliage, good frost tolerance and shrubby habit. Wormwood's feathery, silver-green, fragrant leaves are covered in soft, silky hairs. Foliage is used fresh as filler in bouquets or dried in wreaths. Panicles of tiny, yellow flowers appear in summer.
It has been known to repel fleas, moths and flies and can even inhibit the growth of other plants. Wormwood is grown for its finely cut, silver grey foliage, which holds its colour through the season and sets off darker plants in a border.
Sow seeds in Sp-Au. Germination requires some care - sow on the surface of moist peat or fine seed raising mix, do not cover, light is required for germination. Keep moist at all times with a misting gun, do not let the pot sit in the water forever. Keep out of direct sunlight until germination occurs, usually within around 30 days. Soil temperature should be around 22-25℃.
Caution: wormwood contains thujone and is not suitable for eating or for tea. Grow it as an ornamental foliage plant only, and avoid it altogether if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Sold as seed for home garden growing only. We do not sell this as a food, a tea, a herbal preparation or a medicine, we give no preparation or dosage instructions, and we make no health claim of any kind. Any historical information is offered as garden history only. Seek advice from a qualified health practitioner before using any plant.
