did you know?

was a key ingredient in absinthe, a popular drink in the 1800s especially among writers and artists who believed it fostered creativity and free thought. One of absinthe's most famous users, painter Vincent van Gogh, was said to have cut off his ear while under its influence. Concerns about abuse of absinthe, which was said to cause hallucinations, epileptic fits, and delirium, prompted the French government to ban the drink in 1915.

general maintenance:

Prune or cut back to near ground level in spring.

pests/diseases:

Wormwood is relatively carefree when given adequate drainage.

how to sow/plant:

Choose a sunny site with well-drained soil, and amend with well-rotted manure or compost. Set plants at a distance equal to their mature spread. Water after planting, and mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.

water and fertilize:

Monitor soil moisture throughout the growing season. Avoid fertilizing, which will make plants leggy.

features:

• Deer Resistant
• Drought Tolerant

garden uses:

• Containers
• Flowerbed borders
• Rock Garden

other uses:

• Everlasting (>leaves are good for pressing)

combine with:

other silver-foliaged plants like cornflower 'Black') and lamb's ear or use it as a foil for dahlias and bell flower