Roman wormwood (Artemisia pontica) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant has several common names including: Roman wormwood, old warrior, lady’s needle or small absinth.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Roman wormwood, old warrior, lady’s needle, small absinth
Scientific name: Artemisia pontica
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Suckering
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Roman wormwood (Artemisia pontica) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Roman wormwood (Artemisia pontica) – Stefan.lefnaer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
