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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.