Glacier Wormwood (Artemisia glacialis)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Artemisia glacialis is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in vermouth and liqueurs. — The herb is used as a flavouring in vermouth and liqueurs.

Habitat & North American Range

Exposed rocky slopes in the Alps. Schistose rocks and screes, 2000 - 3100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)