Mugwort, 'Artemisia douglasiana'
Mugwort, 'Artemisia douglasiana'
3 inch Pot - 8 to 12" tall plant in 6" diameter x 7" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
1 gallon Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
Small Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 6" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
Large Tree Pot - 8 to 16" tall plant in 5" x 5" x 12" tall pot. SHIPPABLE
3 gallon Pot - 18 to 36" tall plant in 10" diameter x 8" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
5 gallon Pot - 30" to 60" tall plant in 11" diameter x 10" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
15 gallon Pot - 60" to 75" tall plant in 17" diameter x 15" tall pot. IN STORE ONLY
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California mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a perennial herb whose leaves and flowers are highly aromatic when bruised or crushed. Although is is related to the sagebrush, mugwort has large broad leaves with sharp lobes which are green on top and whitish below. This herb has been used by the Chumash, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay people for a variety of uses ranging from dream stimulants, decongestant, and weapons.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Mugwort is a densely growing, somewhat invasive plant. It does require regular watering to maintain its bushiness, but it can tolerate poor soils and little watering.
ABOUT THIS PLANT
Botanic Name: Artemisia douglasiana
Tongva Name: Kwiash
Common Names:
Mugwort,
Lifespan: Perennial
Hardiness Zone: Zone 4-Zone 8
Fruiting Season: Mugwort seeds in the spring
Growth Structure: Long erect stems that can grow 6-8 feet tall.
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Fruiting Season: Mugwort seeds in the spring
Dormancy: Winter Dormant
Cold Tolerance: 0°F
Flowers? Yes, White
Edible? Yes
Native to: Europe and Eastern Asia
