Mugwort, Common
Artemisia vulgaris
HOW TO GROW MUGWORT, COMMON
Direct sow in spring in moist planting medium, keep moist until germinated. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, grow on in pots or cold frame until large enough with true leaves to transplant. Prefers slightly alkaline depleted soils, no standing water, will grow in gravel. Creeping rhizomatous perennial easily propagated by division in early spring. Vigorous self seeder. Makes a good companion with woodier Artemisia tridentata. Germination irregular, often several months. Drought tolerant. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 258,000 seeds per ounce.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 68˚F
Days to Germ. 14–21
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 30–48”
Days To Maturity 150
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 258,000 seeds per ounce.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 68˚F
Days to Germ. 14–21
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 30–48”
Days To Maturity 150
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
- 300 Seeds$4.10
- 3000 Seeds$18.50
Fine green, soft foliage with downy texture on the undersides. Medicinally, mugwort induces dreams when taken as a tincture, smoked, or used as a dried herb in a dream pillow. Bitter flower buds improve digestability of rich foods. Mugwort is used to make Moxa moxibustion; burned over acupuncture points to speed the...
Fine green, soft foliage with downy texture on the undersides. Medicinally, mugwort induces dreams when taken as a tincture, smoked, or used as a dried herb in a dream pillow. Bitter flower buds improve digestability of rich foods. Mugwort is used to make Moxa moxibustion; burned over acupuncture points to speed the blood. Mugwort is also an emmenagogue; induces menstruation. Although Artemisia vulgaris is the species most often called mugwort, this species is also occasionally known as felon herb, chrysanthemum weed, wild wormwood, old Uncle Henry, sailor's tobacco, naughty man, old man or St. John's plant (not to be confused with St John's Wort). Tags: Certification: Organic.
It is native to temperate Europe, Asia, northern Africa and Alaska and is naturalized in North America, where some consider it an invasive weed.
It is native to temperate Europe, Asia, northern Africa and Alaska and is naturalized in North America, where some consider it an invasive weed.
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