RHS Other common names
absinth, absinthe, common wormwood, girdle of St John, green ginger, holy seed, lad's love, mingwort, old man, old woman, St John's girdle, warmot, wermod lwyd
Herbaceous Perennial Herbs - Culinary
An upright deciduous perennial, with finely divided, highly aromatic grey-green foliage and rather insignificant yellowish flowers in late summer. Has many medicinal benefits and can also be made to create the potent alcoholic drink, absinthe
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres