Product Review
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) - Wormwood herb plants have grey-green fine foliage. They are considered to be a half shrub with numerous yellow flowers in spires. The wormwood leaves have a very aromatic fragrance and a bitter taste. It is also been used for centuries as a medicinal herb, moth repellant, general pesticide and as a tea/spray to repel slugs and snails. Wormwood is a perennial herb which is hardy to zone 4. It is one of the few herbs capable of growing in poor soil with full sun to part shade. Pruning is usually done in fall. If you live in a location with real hot summers, wormwood will sometimes go dormant in the summer heat and sprout again when cooler temperatures return. To harvest wormwood for future use in insect teas, dried arrangements or sachets you will pick the upper portions of the stalks when they are in full flower and there is no moisture on the plant. Generally, flowering occurs after July in most locations. Be sure to pick any damaged leaves off your stalks. Tie the stem ends together in bundles. Hang them upside down in a shady spot and let them air dry like this for a few days. After they are dried, a good idea is to take the wormwood and put into glass containers with tightly screwed down lids and store in a dark place.
- AROMATIC AND ATTRACTIVE HERB: Wormwood seeds features finely-divided gray-green foliage with a strong aromatic scent, making it a great addition to herb garden or xeriscapes. In mid-summer, it produces yellow blooms that stands at 24-36 inches that adds vibrant color to your garden from mid-summer to early fall. Making it the perfect perennial seeds for planting outdoors.
- HARDY, DROUGHT-TOLERANT, AND DEER-PROOF: Thriving in weather conditioned areas under USDA Zones 3-8 using poor, sandy, well-drained soils, our wormwood herb is tough and drought tolerant that requires minimal care once established. Its strong aroma also makes it deterrent to deer and other grazing animals, keeping your garden safe from wildlife-prone areas.
- EASY TO GROW AND LOW-MAINTENANCE: Adaptable to harsh conditions, Wormwood grows well in full sun to partial shade. Making it a great herbs seeds for planting for both beginner and experienced gardeners, needing only occasional watering thrive. To start, sow at a rate of 10-12 seeds per plant with 18-24 inch spacing at 68F to allow a germination time of 14-30 days for effective growth.
- INVASIVE INSECT DETERRENT WITH BENEFICIAL USES: Known for its role as a natural invasive insect deterrent, our Wormwood is a great herb seeds for planting in any garden settings. Additionally, it has a long history of traditional use to improve well-being, making it a valuable herb garden seeds variety pack.
- HARVESTING AND STORAGE: Harvest Wormwood when it’s fully blooming in mid-summer. Cut the upper portions of the stalks and hang them upside down in a dark, dry, and well-ventilated area to dry. Once fully dried, store in an airtight container to preserve its effectiveness for various traditional uses, making it the perfect seeds for planting herbs.
