Artemisia abrotanum

Common name(s): southernwood, southern wormwood, lad's love

Description: perennial; an herb used since ancient times for medicine, sachets, potpourris, insect repellent, and as an air freshener. Strongly aromatic, feathery foliage smells of camphor and dries well. Forms a low, semi-deciduous shrub that is decidedly longer-lived with utter neglect. 

Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, medicine, potpourri, sachet, as an insect repellent

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3+ months of summer drought

Distribution: Spain, France, Italy