Growing Conditions for Wormwood Wormwood plants grow best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9. The plant requires a sunny location with quickly draining soil. It does best in a fertile soil that is rich in lime with a pH level around 5.5.

Is Artemisia the same as wormwood?

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is an herb that’s prized for its distinctive aroma, herbaceous flavor, and purported health benefits ( 1 ). While native to Europe, it grows readily across various climates, including parts of Asia, Africa, South America, and the United States.

What does wormwood plant look like?

Wormwood has fine, much-divided leaves that are so silver they almost look white. The growth is shrub-like and made up of many upright growing stems. It naturally holds its shape, which is why it is sometimes used as a hedge. The flowers occur in summer and are small, yellow and not very showy.