Herb Artemisia pontica (Roman Wormwood)

Herb Artemisia pontica (Roman Wormwood)

Our Ref No : 28012 £2.99 Stock : 17
Size: 9 cm
Interesting fine leaved herb with a very pungent smell when crushed. Roman Wormwood or Little Absinthe as it is commonly called, is used in the production of absinthe. Prefers a sunny well drained site where it will soon form large colonies. Easy and reliable. The essential oil contains cineol, camphor, thujone, and borneo. It is said to be less bitter than the great absinth ( A absintha) and is the main flavouring of Vermouth, an aromatized fortified wine.
Common NameLittle Absinthe, Roman Wormwood
Approx Height (10 yrs.)90-120 cm (36-48")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Coloured FoliageSilver Foliage
Flower ColourPink
Plant TypeHerbs
Herbs
Interesting fine leaved herb with a very pungent smell when crushed. Roman Wormwood or Little Absinthe as it is commonly called, is used in the production of absinthe. Prefers a sunny well drained site where it will soon form large colonies. Easy and reliable. The essential oil contains cineol, camphor, thujone, and borneo. It is said to be less bitter than the great absinth ( A absintha) and is the main flavouring of Vermouth, an aromatized fortified wine.

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