Artemisia alba, commonly known as White Wormwood, is a semi-deciduous subshrub native to Mediterranean regions, including Southern Europe and the Balkans, typically found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and rocky slopes. It reaches a height of 1-4 feet (0.3-1.2 meters) and a width of 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 meters). The plant has a bushy habit with silvery-white foliage that provides a striking contrast in the garden. White Wormwood blooms with small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers in late summer, which are not particularly showy but do attract beneficial insects.

White Wormwood is valued for its aromatic foliage and its use in traditional medicine and as a culinary herb, particularly in flavoring spirits and wines. It is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives with minimal care, making it suitable for xeriscaping and as an accent in water-wise gardens. In cultivation, it is often used in herb gardens, rock gardens, and as a border plant. White Wormwood requires full sun or part shade and well-drained soil. It is generally pest-free but can be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soils. While not invasive, it can spread through its rhizomes and may need to be controlled in smaller garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0