Add structure and beauty to your garden with Common Mugwort Seeds, the versatile Artemisia vulgaris, known for its deep green aromatic foliage and clusters of yellow to reddish flower heads. This resilient perennial herb is easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and adds a natural, textured look to ornamental and native-style landscapes.
Ideal for borders, wildflower gardens, and pollinator habitats, Mugwort thrives in various soil conditions and is highly adaptable once established. It is a low-maintenance plant valued for its graceful form, silvery leaves, and ability to attract beneficial insects such as butterflies and bees.
Features
- Produces yellow-red flower clusters on tall stems
- Perennial herb with attractive aromatic foliage
- Drought-tolerant and hardy once established
- Perfect for pollinator-friendly and native gardens
- Grows well in poor, sandy, or dry soils
- Non-GMO and easy to grow
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Artemisia vulgaris
- Common Names: Common Mugwort, Wild Wormwood
- Plant Type: Perennial Herb
- Flower Colors: Yellow to reddish-brown clusters
- Foliage: Green-gray leaves with silvery undersides
- Mature Height: 3–5 feet (90–150 cm)
- Spread: 2–3 feet (60–90 cm)
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Watering Needs: Low to moderate
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
- Temperature Range: 50–85°F (10–29°C)
- Season: Spring or early summer planting
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Conventional
- Maintenance Level: Low
- Companion Plants: Yarrow, Coneflower, Russian Sage, Lavender
Planting Guide
- Soil Preparation: Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil.
- Sowing: Sow directly outdoors in spring after the last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks early.
- Depth: Lightly press seeds onto the soil surface; do not cover deeply, as light aids germination.
- Watering: Keep the soil moist until germination, then water sparingly.
- Germination Time: 14–28 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C).
- Transplanting: Space seedlings 18–24 inches apart in the garden.
- Care: Trim after flowering to maintain shape. Avoid overwatering.