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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) — It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate a range of sunlight exposure from full sun to partial shade; perennial with

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — this aromatic foliage herb exhibits a silver-green hue; become invasive if not managed properly

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Mugwort (Artemisia douglasiana) is a resilient perennial herb flourishing in U.S; ideal for borders, it, image 67

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Ideal for borders, it necessitates full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; this aromatic foliage herb, image 70

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Ideal for borders, it necessitates full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; this aromatic foliage herb, image 48

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — Mugwort is valued for its hardiness and adaptability; enhancing both aesthetic and functional aspects of garden, image 80

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 its lush

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — white flowers in the garden; with modest water demands, image 64

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — requiring only occasional trimming to keep the plant in check and to encourage a bushier growth habit

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — With modest water demands; dark green leaves that span about 2 to 4 inches in length, image 71

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — With modest water demands; dark green leaves that span about 2 to 4 inches in length, image 49

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — boasts an impressive height typically ranging from 3 to 6 feet when fully mature

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — this aromatic foliage herb exhibits a silver-green hue; become invasive if not managed properly, image 47

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — dark green leaves that span about 2 to 4 inches in length

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate a range of sunlight exposure from full sun to partial shade

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — become invasive if not managed properly

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 90

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — enhancing both aesthetic and functional aspects of garden designs; featuring a height of 4-5 feet and width up to 2-3 feet

Mugwort (Artemisia Douglasiana) — enhancing both aesthetic and functional aspects of garden designs; featuring a height of 4-5 feet and width up to, image 73

Artemisia Douglasiana

Artemisia Douglasiana

Artemisia Douglasiana

Artemisia Douglasiana

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Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark, CC BY 2.0 · source
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Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Dmitry Makeev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
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