Artemisia absinthium
Wormwood is a bitter, aromatic perennial with finely divided silvery-green foliage and small yellow flowers. It is widely used in permaculture for its insecticidal properties, medicinal value, and ability to thrive in marginal soils.
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Mediterranean and temperate Asia
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Wormwood produces strong allelopathic compounds including absinthin that can inhibit neighboring plant growth. Its proximity typically reduces tomato vigor.
