Absinthe
Absinthe: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Wormwood, Artemisia absinthium, is an aromatic perennial in the Asteraceae family. Found in Europe, Asia and North Africa, it is known for its silvery-grey foliage and strong scent. Its name is also associated with the alcoholic drink absinthe, for which it has been used as a flavouring. In a garden, its main appeal can simply be that of an ornamental foliage plant with a distinctive outline and colour.Upright, branching stems form a clump whose base can become somewhat woody. The alternate leaves are finely divided and covered in small hairs that contribute to their silvery appearance. Lower leaves are generally larger and more deeply divided than those towards the tops of the stems. This variation gives the foliage a light texture, despite the volume that a well-developed plant can acquire over the growing season.The flowers are much less conspicuous than the leaves. Small yellowish to greenish-yellow flower heads gather on…
