Wormwood, Redstem (Artemisia scoparia), potted plant, organic

Richo Cech

Family: Aster (Asteraceae)

Hardy to Zones 3 to 10

(Redstem Wormwood) (Yin-chen) Biennial with a wide distribution in N. Africa, temperate and tropical Asia, and through most of Europe.  All zones.  One of the Chinese herbs that drain dampness, this fragrant herb is used in treating MRSA,  jaundice and is hepatoprotective.  Space plants 2 feet apart.

Potted plant, certified organically grown

Wormwood, Absinthe (Artemisia absinthium) seeds, organic [SD, WA no]

Richo Cech 14 Comments

Family: Aster (Asteraceae)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 9

(Absinthe, Grand Wormwood, Grande Wormwood, Green Ginger) Woody perennial subshrub.  With its classic silver-green foliage and nodding yellow flowers, true wormwood is a worthy garden plant and thrives on dry edges and in the full sun. This is the plant that is used for making traditional bitters, also an ingredient in absinthe.  Traditional usage (TWM): vermifuge.  Of course, unreasonably high dosage or extended use can prove toxic due to a buildup of thujone in the system.  Sow tiny seeds on surface of sandy soil. A gratifyingly easy germinator and a long-lived plant on the landscape. In the fall, cut back to just an inch or so above the old growth.

packet contains 100 seeds
1 g contains ~14,000 seeds

Certified Organically Grown, Not for sale to South Dakota or Washington state.

Wormwood, Redstem (Artemisia scoparia), packet of 50 seeds

Richo Cech

Family: Aster (Asteraceae)

Hardy to Zones 3 to 10

(Redstem Wormwood) (Yin-chen) Biennial with a wide distribution in N. Africa, temperate and tropical Asia, and through most of Europe.  All zones.  One of the Chinese herbs that drain dampness, this fragrant herb is used in treating jaundice and is hepatoprotective.  Inhibits staphylococcus and streptococcus and deserves more attention as a potent ally in treating staph infection.

50 seeds/pkt, Open Pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s

Artemisia seed set (4 packets): Artemisia annua; Mugwort, Western; Wormwood, Absinthe and Yomogi [NY, SD, WA NO]

Richo Cech 2 Comments

Family: Wormwood (Artemisia)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 9

Loved by many for their beauty and utility, maligned by some, the Artemisias always seem to get a reaction.  This is a far-flung set representing some of the more useful species such as Artemisia annua which is recommended by the WHO as an antimalarial.  Western Mugwort (what the Native Americans call White Sage) is a powerful ally with a wide distribution in Western US.  Both absinthe and yomogi are well-respected in Europe and Japan.  Excessive dosage is potentially toxic.  Similar to the thin line between genious and insanity, so is it sometimes with the thin line between efficacy and overdose.  Artemisias prefer full sun and dryish soils.  They are light-dependent germinators.  Mix very tiny seed with sand before sprinkling on surface and tamping in, so the seedlings do not overcrowd.  Keep evenly moist until germination, which can take some time.  These plants will require reasonable water to get established, and once established are drought-tolerant and allelopathic.

Price shown is at a discount.

5 full-size seed packets, Open Pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s

Wormwood, Absinthe (Artemisia absinthium) potted plant, organic [SD, WA no]

Richo Cech 5 Comments

Family: Aster (Asteraceae)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 9

(Absinthe, Grand Wormwood, Grande Wormwood, Green Ginger) With its classic silver-green foliage and nodding yellow flowers, true wormwood is a worthy garden plant and thrives on dry edges and in the full sun. This is the plant that is used for making traditional bitters, also an ingredient in absinthe.  Traditional usage (TWM): vermifuge.  Unreasonably high dosage or extended use can prove toxic due to a buildup of thujone in the system.  A long-lived plant on the landscape. In the fall, cut back to just an inch or so above the old growth.  Space plants 3 to 4 feet apart.

Potted plant, Certified Organically Grown, Not available to South Dakota or Washington states