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Gardeners’ Forum: “Does anyone know this bush?”

• Does anyone know this bush?

  Posted by Dianne on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 9:43 am ADT

  My grandmother used to have a bush in her garden years ago and the only name I heard her call it was "Old Man". It was about a foot tall and on the branches grew fern-like leaves and when you pinched a leaf it had a real nice odor. Could anyone tell me what the real name for it would be?

  • re: Does anyone know this bush?

    Posted by margaret on Saturday, May 12, 2007 9:28 pm ADT

    I am not sure but it could be some kind of herb(they tend to be fragrant),once the garden centres open go and look at the herbs and you might see it

  • re: Does anyone know this bush?

    Posted by Donna on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 7:24 pm ADT

    That bush called old man is actually called, "Wormwood."

  • re: Does anyone know this bush?

    Posted by CJ on Tuesday, May 22, 2007 11:08 pm ADT

    I also have this bush it was given to me by a neighbour, all I have heard it called is "Old Man or Old Woman" it smells minty and fresh when brushed and/or cut. I like to use it in flower arrangements.