Artimisia absinthium - Absinth-alsem (15)

Beschrijving:
Winterharde plant, bittere smaakmaker, ook geneeskrachtig (spaarzaam gebruiken!). Beroemd is de absintlikeur, die een poosje verboden is geweest en daardoor zeer gewild!

Hoogte: 175 cm.
Bloeit: jul-sep
Type: HP
Winterhard in: zones 6-7-8-9 (-10 Celsius)

Zaai-instructies: Kiemt in 14-30 dagen bij 17-20 Celsius. Zaden niet afdekken.

Plant-instructies: Geen bijzondere eisen aan grond of watergeven

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Description:
Wormwood has been used to make a bitter tonic that stimulates the appetite and improves digestion. If kept clipped, it can be shaped into an attractive silver-green 2-4 foot hedge. Otherwise use as a background plant in the herb or flower garden.

Height: 175 cm.
Flowers: jul-sep
Type: HP
Hardy in: zones 6-7-8-9 (-10 Celsius)

Sowing instructions: will normally only germinate with light, so surface sow seeds onto a well drained seed sowing mix and lightly water in. Keep moist and at 17-20 Celsius. Depending on the specific conditions, seeds will typically germinate in 14 to 30 days.

Planting instructions: No special requirements with regard to soil or watering