Common Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris
Also known as Mugwort, Felon Herb, Green-ginger
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A vigorous herbaceous perennial with deeply cut, fern-like foliage and small yellow-green flower spikes. Commonly used in traditional medicine and herbal preparations, it thrives in poor soils and spreads readily.
Why grow it
Common mugwort establishes readily in marginal sites where many ornamental and culinary herbs struggle, making it useful for poor-soil areas and erosion-prone spots. Compared to other artemisias, it tolerates wetter conditions and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its finely textured foliage and late-summer flowers provide visual interest with negligible fertility demands.
Watch out for
This plant self-seeds prolifically and spreads via rhizomes, so containment or regular removal of spent flowers may be necessary in smaller gardens. Its aggressive growth habit means it can outcompete nearby plantings if not monitored, particularly in rich soils where vigor increases.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
Europe and temperate Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A vigorous herbaceous perennial with deeply cut, fern-like foliage and small yellow-green flower spikes. Commonly used in traditional medicine and herbal preparations, it thrives in poor soils and spreads readily.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Common Mugwort grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Common mugwort establishes readily in marginal sites where many ornamental and culinary herbs struggle, making it useful for poor-soil areas and erosion-prone spots. Compared to other artemisias, it tolerates wetter conditions and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its finely textured foliage and late-summer flowers provide visual interest with negligible fertility demands.
Watch out for
This plant self-seeds prolifically and spreads via rhizomes, so containment or regular removal of spent flowers may be necessary in smaller gardens. Its aggressive growth habit means it can outcompete nearby plantings if not monitored, particularly in rich soils where vigor increases.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
Europe and temperate Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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