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Common name: "Mugwort" or "Wormwood"
Latin name:
Artemisia vulgaris  - synonym Artemisia alba 'Canescens

Wormwood - Mugwort - Artemisia Vulgaris
Zone: 4 - Perennial
Native to area:
Yes

Growth habit:
Upright bush to 18" in height

Flowers: Yes, insignificant brownish yellow flowers late summer.

Companion plant-able:
No
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured Herb: Mugwort 
Artemisia vulgaris Cragg-Barber Eye
Photo: Missouri Botanic Gardens
Herbs Cultural information: Mugwort is also commonly called Wormwood. Mugwort is easy to grow from seed, but the seeds are very small and difficult to handle. It may be easier to purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center or greenhouse. 

Space pre-started transplants about 18" apart in full sun in moist, fertile well drained soil.

Uses: Aromatic, Craft, and Ornamental
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Harvesting & Storage: Harvest the "Mugwort" just as it begins to bloom. Dry the silvery-green colored leaves in a cool dark area. Once dried store in a tightly sealed container.

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