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Artemisia absinthium

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Artemisia absinthium (absinthe) bears bright yellow flowers during late summer. The showy matte foliage is light grey and light grey in colour, medium in texture and fragrant.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border and vegetable garden.