Wormwood Herb Seeds - Artemisia Absinthium, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is grown for its striking silvery, finely divided foliage and strong aromatic scent. This sturdy herb makes a bold contrast plant in borders, herb gardens, and rock gardens, thriving in sunny spots with poor, well-drained soil.

Why choose our seeds?

• Silvery, feathery foliage that contrasts beautifully with green plants
• Aromatic leaves with a long history in herb gardens
• Tough and low-maintenance once established; prefers poor soil

How to grow Wormwood Herb seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow outdoors in late spring after frost danger has passed.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Clear plastic wrap or a humidity dome
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Surface sow — scatter the tiny seeds on moist seed-starting mix and press in gently; do not cover, as they need light to germinate
• Mist lightly to avoid disturbing the seeds

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; seeds need light to germinate
• Temperature: 60-75°F (15-24°C)
• Humidity: Cover lightly with plastic or a dome to hold moisture until germination

Germination

• Seeds germinate in 10-21 days
• Transplant seedlings to individual pots once they have 2-3 sets of true leaves

Transplanting

• Transplant after frost danger has passed
• Harden off over 7-10 days
• Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow good air circulation

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Water moderately; established plants dislike soggy soil and may rot if kept too wet
• Fertilizer: Rarely needed — wormwood grows best in poor to average soil, and rich soil makes plants leggy
• Cut back in spring to encourage fresh, compact growth; deadhead spent flowers in late summer to prevent self-seeding

Bloom Time:

Small yellowish flower clusters in late summer; grown mainly for its silvery foliage.