{"id":90394,"date":"2025-12-13T12:35:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T17:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semencecanada.com\/product\/90394\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T18:10:37","slug":"90394","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/semencecanada.com\/en\/product\/90394\/","title":{"rendered":"Wormwood \u2014 Artemisia absinthium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\">\ud83c\udf3f <strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"40\">Wormwood \u2014 <em data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"38\">Artemisia absinthium<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"384\">A legendary aromatic and medicinal plant, <em data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"106\">Artemisia absinthium<\/em>, commonly known as wormwood, has been cultivated since Antiquity for its intense fragrance, distinctive bitterness, and powerful symbolic presence. Known as the \u201cplant of poets,\u201d it has left a deep mark on European history through its traditional, medicinal, and aromatic uses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"529\">Its finely cut silvery foliage and elegant habit also make it a remarkable ornamental plant, ideal for dry gardens and naturalistic landscapes.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"534\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"570\">\ud83c\udf31 Cultivation &amp; Care (Quebec)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"834\">\u2714\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"584\">Type:<\/strong> Aromatic perennial<br data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"622\">Exposure:<\/strong> Full sun<br data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"634\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"646\">Soil:<\/strong> Light, poor to moderately fertile, very well drained<br data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"702\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"719\">Tolerance:<\/strong> Excellent drought resistance<br data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"765\">Height:<\/strong> 60 to 120 cm<br data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"798\">Hardiness:<\/strong> Zones 4 to 9 (very hardy in Quebec)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"975\">Wormwood is easy to grow, undemanding, and long-lived. It reliably regrows each year and requires very little maintenance once established.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"980\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1016\">\ud83c\udf3f Traditional &amp; Aromatic Uses<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1059\">Historically, wormwood has been used for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1231\">\n<li data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1097\">\n<p data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1097\">Flavoring beverages and liqueurs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1122\">\n<p data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1122\">Making bitter tonics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1186\">\n<p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1186\">Traditional medicinal use (digestive, vermifuge, stimulant)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1231\">\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1231\">Garden protection (natural pest repellent)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1296\">\ud83c\udf78 Aromatic Beverage Recipes (Traditional Inspiration)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1414\">\u26a0\ufe0f These recipes are presented for cultural and aromatic purposes only. Always use wormwood with extreme moderation.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1464\">\ud83c\udf43 Wormwood Aromatic Water (Highly Diluted)<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1544\">\n<li data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1509\">\n<p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1509\">1 small leaf of fresh or dried wormwood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1544\">\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1544\">500 ml hot (not boiling) water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1637\">Infuse for 2\u20133 minutes, then strain.<br data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1585\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 Very bitter flavor, used occasionally as a tonic.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1687\">\ud83c\udf78 White Absinthe (Traditional Inspiration)<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1710\"><em data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1710\">(Aromatic use only)<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1851\">\n<li data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1741\">\n<p data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1741\">1 pinch of dried wormwood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1787\">\n<p data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1787\">Green anise, fennel, coriander (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1851\">\n<p data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1851\">Neutral alcohol (very short maceration, then heavily diluted)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1936\">\ud83d\udc49 A tiny amount is sufficient for aroma.<br data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1897\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 Always filter and dilute thoroughly.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1999\">\ud83c\udf79 Non-Alcoholic Botanical Cocktail (Modern Inspiration)<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2094\">\n<li data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2033\">\n<p data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2033\">Very light wormwood infusion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2053\">\n<p data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2053\">Sparkling water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2068\">\n<p data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2068\">Lemon zest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2094\">\n<p data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2094\">Honey or simple syrup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2142\">\ud83d\udc49 Ideal for aroma, without excess or alcohol.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2147\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2184\">\u26a0\ufe0f IMPORTANT WARNING \u2014 TOXICITY<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2248\">\ud83d\udeab Wormwood contains thujone, a toxic substance at high doses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2408\">\u274c Never consume in large quantities<br data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2288\" \/>\u274c Not recommended for pregnant women, children, or sensitive individuals<br data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2363\" \/>\u274c Prolonged internal use is not recommended<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2460\">\u2714\ufe0f Occasional, aromatic, and very diluted use only<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2617\">\ud83d\udc49 This plant is sold for horticultural, ornamental, and educational purposes.<br data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2543\" \/>\ud83d\udc49 Any culinary or medicinal use is undertaken at your own responsibility.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2622\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2642\">\ud83c\udf3c Garden Uses<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2823\">\n<li data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2666\">\n<p data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2666\">Dry, sunny borders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2703\">\n<p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2703\">Medicinal and historical gardens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2728\">\n<p data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2728\">Naturalistic gardens<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2774\">\n<p data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2774\">Natural repellent against certain insects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2823\">\n<p data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2823\">Ornamental plant with striking silvery foliage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2828\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2854\">\u2b50 Why Grow Wormwood?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"3024\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u2714\ufe0f Mythical and historical plant<br data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2891\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Extremely hardy in Quebec<br data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2922\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Powerful, unique fragrance<br data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2954\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f Minimal maintenance<br data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"2979\" \/>\u2714\ufe0f A plant of character for curious gardeners<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>15 x \/ 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