Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris
Artemisia vulgaris, commonly known as mugwort, common mugwort, or wormwood, is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is one of several species in the genus Artemisia commonly known as mugwort, although Artemisia vulgaris is the species most often called mugwort. Mugworts have been used medicinally and as culinary herbs.
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⚠ Safety
Culinary/medicinal in small amounts but avoid in pregnancy.
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Water need
- Low
- Mature height
- 1.2 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–9
- Layers
- herb
Functional roles
Propagation
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When: Divide spring; self-seeds
Native bitter herb once used to flavour roast meats and ales; tough and a useful insectary plant.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.