Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris
Family: Asteraceae
Mugwort grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers average, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Mugwort
Mugwort growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Average, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Mugwort as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days.
Plant Overview
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2513
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Mugwort is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Average, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Average, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.