Mugwort Herb Seeds For Planting - Artemisia Vulgaris

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Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) - This hardy, perennial, drought tolerant herb is grown from Mugwort seeds. Throughout history it has been used as a medicinal herb in both Europe and Asia. It is also referred to as Common Mugwort, Cronewort and Moxa. The Mugwort drought resistant plant is shrub-like and many herb gardeners grow it as a hedge.

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Flower 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

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Artemisia Vulgaris

Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) - This hardy, perennial, drough tolerant herb is grown from Mugwort seeds. Throughout history it has been used as a medicinal herb in both Europe and Asia. It is also referred to as Common Mugwort, Cronewort and Moxa. 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.

Culinary uses

As a culinary herb, the leaves have a pleasant bitter taste and are used for flavoring and as a tea. Common Mugwort will grow nearly anywhere, and it is often seen growing along roadsides and in waste areas.

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How to grow

How To Grow Mugwort From Seed: Mugwort seeds germinate best with a cold treatment. Some herb gardeners will sow the herb seeds directly out in the garden in the late fall for germination the next spring. Others with mix the herb seeds with dampened peat moss and place the Mugwort seeds/peat moss mixture in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 weeks before planting.

  • Sowing Rate: 15 - 20 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 28 - 90 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts birds and butterflies
  • Depth: Surface sow
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Plant Specifications

The Mugwort herb plant can be invasive. It spreads by underground rhizomes and by re-seeding. Deadheading the flower clusters before they go to seed is helpful in controlling the spread.

  • Height: 40 - 60 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 8
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes


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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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

48 - 60 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid fall to early winter

BLOOM COLOR

Yellowish

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Poor, dry, rocky, gravelly, sandy soils

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Artemisia Dracunculus

Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus) - Known as Little Dragon, this perennial grows from Tarragon seeds and it thrives in hot, barren soils making it very drought tolerant. Tarragon Little Dragon is a tough herb plant. It is native to northwestern United States, Russia and Asia, and it is closely related to sagebrush. It is both a medicinal herb as well as a popular culinary herb. Tarragon plants can reach 60 inches in height, and they have thin, blade-like leaves that are wonderfully aromatic with a sweet anise-like flavor. In late summer, Tarragon produces white, rather droopy flowers.

Tarragon is highly used in French cooking. It flavors vinegar, fish, meats, vegetables, cheese and sauces. The leaves can be used in cooking both fresh and dried. Medically, Tarragon herb is used in teas to stimulate digestion and ease intestinal distension.  Great for xeriscape herb gardens.

How To Grow Tarragon From Herb Seeds: It is recommended to start Tarragon seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Press the herb seeds into the soil and lightly cover with soil. Transplant the young herb plants outdoors after temperatures warm up. Tarragon herb plants prefer sunshine and sharply draining soils that are sandy or rocky which is great for water conservation. Once established, Tarragon plants require little care and are drought resistant. Keep the soil on the dry side. Harvest the Tarragon leaves and flowers throughout the summer. Dry or freeze for long-term use.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 60 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

1/8 inch deep and cover with fine soil, well pressed down

SOWING RATE

15 - 20 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 8

HEIGHT

24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid summer to early fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Poor, sandy, well-drained soils

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Artemisia Absinthium

Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium) - Start Wormwood seeds for an attractive addition to the xeriscape herb garden! It has finely-divided foliage that is gray-green in color and aromatic. In mid-summer, it produces many yellow flowers. Wormwood herb plants have a long history as a medicinal herb with use dating all the way back to the ancient Egyptians. They used Wormwood to rid the body of worms. It is still used to stimulate and aid in digestion. Other uses include being used as a moth repellant and a general pesticide. The Wormwood herb is also referred to as Grand Wormwood and Absinthe Wormwood.

It is a hardy, drought resistant herb plant that tolerates cold temperatures and poor soils. It thrives in partial shade during the hottest part of the day. Care must be taken to give it plenty of space from other herbs in the garden. Wormwood contains a chemical, absinthin, that can be toxic to other plants. For this reason, many herb gardeners prefer to grow it in a container. Water only when the soil has dried out. Cut back the dead foliage each spring to revive it and encourage fresh growth.

How To Grow Wormwood From Herb Seeds: Start Wormwood seeds indoors 10 to 12 weeks before time to transplant outdoors. The herb seeds can be pressed into the soil but not covered. Place the starter tray in plastic to help seal the moisture in and keep the tray in a well lit area but out of direct sunlight. Watch for seedlings to emerge and remove them from under the plastic. Grow the seedlings in a sunny window, harden the seedlings for 10 to 14 days before transplanting. Harvesting Wormwood is usually done in mid-summer. When the plants are fully flowering, pick the upper portions of the stalks. Tie the stalks together and hang them upside down in a dark well-ventilated place. When the stalks are dried, store in an air-tight container in a dark place.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow seeds

SOWING RATE

10 - 12 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 9

HEIGHT

48 - 72 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Late summer

BLOOM COLOR

Green

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Well drained, but will grow in poor quality soils

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Artemisia Annua

Sweet Wormwood (Artemisia Annua) - Tall plants have fern-like, dark-green foliage dotted with tiny cream-yellow colored flowers. Use foliage for wreaths and as filler for mixed bouquets. Also known as sweet sagewort, sweet annie, huang hua hao, qing hao, and Chinese woodworm. Plants are resistant to drought.

Sweet Annie is a sun lover and adaptable to many soil types. It needs only average moisture and will grow even under quite dry conditions making the plants good for xeriscaping where drought tolerance is needed.. It usually flowers between August and September. The flowers are tiny and olive green and can't really be seen unless you look hard. However Sweet Annie is mostly grown for the lovely aromatic scent of the foliage which can fill the whole garden when the breeze rustles it branches.

With sweetly fragrant foliage it has a wide variety of uses both medicinal and for handcrafting but is most often grown for fresh and dried cut flower arrangements and for wreath making. Sweet Annie has been used for centuries in its dried form in wreaths and other aroma projects. It is one of the best natural air fresheners around. Just wave a sprig of Sweet Annie in the air and it freshens the whole area. The plant, once dried holds both the color and fragrance very well and will last for years. The stems have scent which releases even more when waved around a quick burst of scent is quickly noticed. Sweet Annie is one of those things that once you’ve grown it in the herb garden, you just don’t ever want to be without.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Surface sow and press seed in to soil

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

24 - 36 inches

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