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Wormwood Powis Castle Seedling
Heritage Apothecary
Wormwood ‘Powis Castle’ (Artemisia arborescens x absinthium) is a fragrant, silvery-green beauty cherished for centuries in folk medicine, ritual work, and ancestral gardens.
Standing 8–12 inches tall, this well-established seedling is ready to bring both visual elegance and metaphysical depth to your sacred space. With its soft, feathery foliage and signature herbal aroma, ‘Powis Castle’ wormwood is a plant steeped in mystery, memory, and protection.
Plant Highlights:
- Revered for its ability to ward off negative energy, enhance dreams, and connect with ancestral realms. Often used in smoke cleansing, dream work, and protective amulets.
- Lush, silvery foliage with finely divided leaves—ideal for moon gardens, apothecary beds, or border accents.
- A non-invasive variety that forms graceful mounds, unlike more aggressive wormwood species.
- Crushed leaves release a powerful scent long associated with spiritual clarity and energetic boundaries.
Growing Details:
- Plant Size at Shipping: 8–12” tall, rooted in a nursery pot
- Zones: Perennial in zones 6–9 (grow as an annual elsewhere)
- Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Prefers well-drained, dry to moderately moist soil
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; do not overwater
- Maintenance: Prune gently in spring to maintain its soft, bushy shape
Wormwood has long been honored as a plant of mystery and medicine—used in rituals of release, protection, and journeying. In folk traditions, it was planted near doorways to keep out unwanted spirits and infused into oils or incense for clarity and insight.
What You’ll Receive:
- One Wormwood ‘Powis Castle’ seedling, approx. 8–12” tall
- Carefully packaged for healthy arrival
- Planting and care instructions included
Let this silvery sentinel watch over your garden, your altar, or your ancestral path. Rooted in ancient wisdom, grown with care—this is more than a plant; it’s a sacred invitation.