Wermut

Landscape Uses:Border, Ground cover, Seashore. Succeeds in any soil but it is best in a poor dry one with a warm aspect. Established plants are very drought tolerant. Plants are longer lived, more hardy and more aromatic when they are grown in a poor dry soil. Easily grown in a well-drained circumneutral or slightly alkaline loamy soil, preferring a sunny position. Prefers a shady situation according to another report. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.8 to 8.2. Wormwood is occasionally grown in the herb garden, there are some named forms. The growing plant is said to inhibit the growth of fennel, sage, caraway, anise and most young plants, especially in wet years. Wormwood is a good companion for carrots, however, helping to protect them from root fly. This herb was at one time the principal flavouring in the liqueur 'Absinthe' but its use has now been banned in most countries since prolonged consumption can lead to chronic poisoning, epileptiform convulsions and degeneration of the central nervous system. The scent of the plant attracts dogs. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer. Special Features: Attractive foliage, Not North American native, Naturalizing, Suitable for dried flowers. The aerial parts can be harvested in summer when they are in full bloom, while roots can be harvested in autumn. Artemisia typically flowers in summer. Artemisia species can vary in growth rate, but many are moderately fast-growing, reaching maturity within 1-2 years under optimal conditions.

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Condiment Leaves are occasionally used as a flavouring. Caution is advised, prolonged use is known to have a detrimental effect - see the notes above on toxicity[K]. Absinthe - a distilled, highly alcoholic drink usually produced in France, Switzerland, Australia, Spain, and the Czech Republic.

Repellent Strewing Agroforestry uses: Artemisia species are often used for soil improvement, as ground cover, and in companion planting due to their pest-repellent properties. Some species are also used for erosion control. The fresh or dried shoots are said to repel insects and mice, they have been laid amongst clothing to repel moths and have also been used as a strewing herb. An infusion of the plant is said to discourage slugs and insects. The plant contains substances called sesquiterpene lactones, these are strongly insecticidal. 1. Nectary - Flowers rich in nectar and pollen: Yes – Artemisia species produce flowers that can provide nectar and pollen, attracting various pollinators, including bees. 2. Wildlife - Food (Fruit, Seeds, Leaf litter, Shelter, Nesting, Roosting): Yes – The leaves of some Artemisia species are consumed by various insects and herbivores. Additionally, the plant can provide cover for small wildlife. 3. Invertebrate Shelter (Overwintering sites, Leaf litter, Groundcover): Yes – The dense foliage can offer shelter and overwintering sites for beneficial insects, and the leaf litter can provide habitat for various invertebrates. 4. Pest Confuser (Smell): Yes – Many Artemisia species are aromatic and can confuse or repel pests due to their strong scent, which may deter some insects.

Heimisch: Afghanistan, Africa, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Asia-Temperate, Australia, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, China, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Estonia, Europe, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, India, Iran, Japan, Jiangsu, Kirgizistan, Krym, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malesia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northern Africa, Northern America, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South European Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, Vietnam, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia Eingeführt: Alberta, Argentina Distrito Federal, Azores, Biobío, Brazil, British Columbia, Buenos Aires, Chubut, Connecticut, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ireland, La Araucania, Los Lagos, Madeira, Magellanes, Maule, Neuquén, New Zealand, Rio Grande do Sul, Rio Negro, Santa Cruz, Southern South America, Tierra del Fuego (Argentina), Valparaíso