Tall green plant with ferny leaves with serrated edges. Artemesia vulgaris, Mugwort herb.
Tall green plant with ferny leaves with serrated edges. Artemesia vulgaris, Mugwort herb.

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

$9.95

Herbaceous perennial, a vigorous spreader and self-seeder.Plant has soft leaves, pleasantly downy on the undersides.  Traditional usage (TCM, TWM): Moxa, circulation stimulant, dream inducing. Plant prefers sun to part shade and will grow in gravel, waste places or regular garden soil.  Plant 2 feet apart.  Grows 3 to 4 feet tall.

Photo credit: Strictly Medicinal Seeds

This plant decription comes from Strictly Medicinal Seeds.

Herbaceous perennial, a vigorous spreader and self-seeder.Plant has soft leaves, pleasantly downy on the undersides.  Traditional usage (TCM, TWM): Moxa, circulation stimulant, dream inducing. Plant prefers sun to part shade and will grow in gravel, waste places or regular garden soil.  Plant 2 feet apart.  Grows 3 to 4 feet tall.

Photo credit: Strictly Medicinal Seeds

This plant decription comes from Strictly Medicinal Seeds.

 Key Features

Light Requirement

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4

  • Zone 5

  • Zone 6

  • Zone 7

  • Zone 8

Bloom Time

  • Early Summer to Late Fall

Mature Height

  • 6 ft tall

Mature Spread

  • 12 to 18 in wide

Ships As

  • Potted Plant

Planting & Care

Open the package immediately, keep it protected from the cold, and water each potted plant. If the weather is consistently above freezing, begin planting as soon as possible.

Some of our plants will ship to you as bare roots. Proper care of bare-root plants involves keeping the roots moist until you are ready to plant and storing them in cool conditions if you cannot plant immediately. When ready, plant them carefully to ensure healthy establishment in your garden.

The Best Time to Plant

The best time of year for planting perennials is either in spring after the last frost or in early fall before the first frost, depending on your climate and USDA hardiness zone. If you are planting in summer, aim to plant in the morning or early evening to minimize transplant shock. Water consistently until your plants are established and consider mulching around the roots to reduce the soil temperature. With proper attention and care, perennials can thrive in the longer days of summer and become well established before their winter dormancy period.