Artemisia Vulgaris Seeds - Mugwort / Common Wormwood - Medicinal Herb
The Mugwort herb plant is shrub-like and many herb gardeners grow it as a hedge. It is considered ornamental with late-summer flower clusters and attractive foliage. As a culinary herb, the leaves have a pleasantly bitter taste and are used for flavoring and as tea. Common Mugwort will grow nearly anywhere, and it is often seen growing along roadsides and in waste areas.
Herb Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3 - 8
Height: 40 - 60 inches
Bloom Season: Late summer to mid fall
Bloom Color: None
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Poor, sandy, well-drained soils
Planting Directions
Temperature: 41F Max
Average Germ Time: 28 - 90 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Surface sow seeds
Sowing Rate: 15 - 20 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 24 - 36 inches
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