wormwood
Artemisia capillaris
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellowish white
Notes
Wormwood (Artemisia capillaris) is a perennial for borders and dry gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It stays 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. Yellowish white flowers open in late summer and early autumn.
Pairs well with Creeping thyme, Sea holly, and Feather reed grass.
Native range
Asia.