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Absinthe, Absinth, Wormwood, Mugwort 'Huntington'

Artemisiaabsinthium

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Artemisia (ar-te-MIZ-ee-uh)

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Species

absinthium (ab-SIN-thee-um)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Shiny/Glossy

Succulent

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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