Common Wormwood, Mugwort, Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood, St. John's Plant Artemisia vulgaris

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Botanical Name:

Artemisia vulgaris

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Artemisia

Species:

vulgaris

Common Name:

Common Wormwood, Mugwort, Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood, St. John's Plant

Height:

3-7 feet

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

Per NYS Regulation Part 575, this species is classified as an Invasive Species, and as a NYS based business we are not able to sell these seeds regardless of where the purchaser is located. We have this item listed for reference only.

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Artemisia vulgaris

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Characteristics

Pollinator Attracting

Herbaceous Plant

Perennial Plant

Edible

Medicinal

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: none required.

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 30 days.

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist.

In a Nutshell:

* Artemisia vulgaris ( mugwort or common wormwood ) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia which have common names that include the word mugwort. This species is also occasionally known as Felon Herb , Chrysanthemum Weed , Wild Wormwood , Old uncle Henry , Sailor's Tobacco , Naughty Man , Old Man or St. John's Plant (not to be confused with St John's wort ). more...

* The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Aromatic and somewhat bitter. Their addition to the diet aids the digestion and so they are often used in small quantities as a flavouring, especially with fatty foods. They are also used to give colour and flavour to glutinous-rice dumplings (Mochi). more...

Wiki description:

Artemisia vulgaris ( mugwort or common wormwood ) is one of several species in the genus Artemisia which have common names that include the word mugwort. This species is also occasionally known as Felon Herb , Chrysanthemum Weed , Wild Wormwood , Old uncle Henry , Sailor's Tobacco , Naughty Man , Old Man or St. John's Plant (not to be confused with St John's wort ).

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Artemisia vulgaris is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 0.7 m (2ft 4in). It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Jul to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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Common Wormwood, Mugwort, Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood, St. John's Plant Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris

Asteraceae

Artemisia

vulgaris

Common Wormwood, Mugwort, Felon Herb, Chrysanthemum Weed, Wild Wormwood, St. John's Plant

Artemisia vulgaris

Pollinator Attracting

Herbaceous Plant

Perennial Plant

Edible

Medicinal