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Mugwort

Artemisia Douglasiana

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Overview

Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a resilient perennial herb flourishing in U.S. hardiness zones 6-10. Featuring a height of 4-5 feet and width up to 2-3 feet, this aromatic foliage herb exhibits a silver-green hue. Ideal for borders, it necessitates full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. With modest water demands, mugwort is also reputed for its insect-repellent attributes, enhancing both aesthetic and functional aspects of garden designs.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 3–9Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a resilient perennial herb flourishing in U.S

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — These flowers are generally light yellow to reddish-brown; thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — mugwort is also reputed for its insect-repellent attributes
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — dark green leaves that span about 2 to 4 inches in length; mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a resilient, image 54
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — inconspicuous flower clusters that are less notable than its lush foliage; predominantly found along stream banks, image 55
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — These flowers are generally light yellow to reddish-brown; thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9, image 78
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a resilient perennial herb flourishing in U.S; ideal for borders, it, image 45
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — adding a subtle hint of color to the green tapestry of the garden.<br><br>For landscape architects
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — white flowers in the garden; with modest water demands
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Featuring a height of 4-5 feet and width up to 2-3 feet; inconspicuous flower clusters that are less notable than, image 68
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a resilient perennial herb flourishing in U.S; ideal for borders, it necessitates full sun
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — white flowers in the garden; with modest water demands, image 86
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Ideal for borders, it necessitates full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; this aromatic foliage herb, image 92
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — perennial with white blooms; these flowers are generally light yellow to reddish-brown
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a resilient perennial herb flourishing in U.S; ideal for borders, it, image 89
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — mugwort is also reputed for its insect-repellent attributes; given its robust root system, Mugwort can be an ideal choice for
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — adding a subtle hint of color to the green tapestry of the garden.<br><br>For landscape architects; perennial for, image 79
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — perennial for full
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — inconspicuous flower clusters that are less notable than its lush foliage; predominantly found along stream banks, image 77
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Featuring a height of 4-5 feet and width up to 2-3 feet; inconspicuous flower clusters that are less notable than, image 46
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — dark green leaves that span about 2 to 4 inches in length; mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a resilient perennial herb
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate a range of sunlight exposure from full sun to partial shade, image 82
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — mugwort is also reputed for its insect-repellent attributes; given its robust root system, Mugwort can be an, image 72
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — become invasive if not managed properly; adding a subtle hint of color to the green tapestry of the, image 84
Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Mugwort is valued for its hardiness and adaptability; enhancing both aesthetic and functional aspects of garden designs
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