Wormwood
Quick grow facts
Pot size
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Pests & diseases
Absinthe is a food source for a number of aphid, moth, and grasshopper species, but its aromatics generally de
NCSULook out for (Houston)
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What it is
Absinthe, the herb used to flavor the drink of the same name, is an herbaceous perennial native to Eurasia. It can be weedy in disturbed areas and has been naturalized in waste places in the northern United States. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)
NC State ExtensionWhy grow/eat it
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How to use it
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Harvest in Houston
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Container tips
Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist; handles dry spells.
NC State ExtensionCautions
Absinthe is a food source for a number of aphid, moth, and grasshopper species, but its aromatics generally deter herbivorous mammals including rabbits and deer. Prone to root rot in wet soils. TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN.
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