{"id":12369,"date":"2021-05-10T09:33:52","date_gmt":"2021-05-10T13:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=12369"},"modified":"2021-05-10T09:33:52","modified_gmt":"2021-05-10T13:33:52","slug":"mugwort-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mugwort-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Mugwort Plant: How To Grow, Harvest And Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mugwort plant has some names such as goose, broom, lady&#8217;s breath, or solstice herb because of its versatile uses. We show how to plant mugwort, harvest it yourself from the garden and use it.<\/p>\n<p>Due to its medicinal properties, mugwort (Artemisia) has been attributed great importance since ancient times. But with mugwort, you get not just a mere useful plant, but a low-maintenance and versatile ornamental plant in your garden.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mugwort_Plant_Flower_Origin_And_Properties\"><\/span>Mugwort Plant: Flower, Origin, And Properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616953edd9cb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616953edd9cb\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mugwort-plant\/#Mugwort_Plant_Flower_Origin_And_Properties\" title=\"Mugwort Plant: Flower, Origin, And Properties\">Mugwort Plant: Flower, Origin, And Properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mugwort-plant\/#Mugwort_Species_And_Varieties\" title=\"Mugwort Species And Varieties\">Mugwort Species And Varieties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mugwort-plant\/#Planting_Mugwort_Sowing_Location_And_Procedure\" title=\"Planting Mugwort: Sowing, Location, And Procedure\">Planting Mugwort: Sowing, Location, And Procedure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mugwort-plant\/#The_Right_Care_Is_Mugwort_Winter-Hardy\" title=\"The Right Care: Is Mugwort Winter-Hardy?\">The Right Care: Is Mugwort Winter-Hardy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mugwort-plant\/#Harvesting_and_using_mugwort\" title=\"Harvesting and using mugwort\">Harvesting and using mugwort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/mugwort-plant\/#Is_Mugwort_Poisonous\" title=\"Is Mugwort Poisonous?\">Is Mugwort Poisonous?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Mugwort (Artemisia) is a plant that is widespread throughout the world and is also native to our area, but its exact origin is unknown. Most species of the genus, which belong to the composite plants (Asteraceae), are perennial, slightly woody perennials. Some of these give off a very intense fragrance that is not popular with everyone. Mugwort is easy to grow and grows rapidly, so it can reach heights of growth of up to 6 feet, depending on the species. If you bring it into your garden, however, you should be careful, because it quickly begins to proliferate, taking over the garden for itself. With its often silvery, pinnate, and sometimes hairy leaves and orange-yellowish flowers, mugwort delights not only as an ornamental plant but also as a spice and medicinal plant.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12371\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mugwort-blossom-time.jpg\" alt=\"mugwort blossom time\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mugwort-blossom-time.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mugwort-blossom-time-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e1e1c7;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fbfbe1;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>Risk of confusion with mugwort<\/strong>: Some plants may be confused with mugwort. For example, it resembles many other species of the genus Artemisia, such as wormwood (A. absinthium).<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, mugwort is very similar in growth, appearance, and leaf shape to mugwort ambrosia (Ambrosia artemisiifolia), as evidenced by its name. Mugwort ambrosia originates from North America but is increasingly becoming a problem weed in this country as well since its pollen has a strong allergenic effect and it also appears as a weed in agriculture. The distinction between mugwort and mugwort ambrosia is easy to make on the basis of the leaves since in mugwort ambrosia they are green on both sides instead of silvery on one side.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/hamamelis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hamamelis: Everything To Grow And Care Of Witch Hazels Deciduous Shrub<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12372\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mugwort.jpg\" alt=\"mugwort\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mugwort.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mugwort-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mugwort_Species_And_Varieties\"><\/span>Mugwort Species And Varieties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The genus Artemisia plants include over 250 species. Some mugwort species will be briefly introduced here. Common mugwort (A. Vulgaris): species of mugwort native to our area, up to 1.20 m tall; supposedly has digestive properties; used as a spice for fatty dishes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Annual mugwort (Artemisia annual) also Chinese mugwort<\/strong>: One of the few non-hardy mugwort species that usually does not flower in our area; fast-growing; height up to 2 m; suitable for temporary hedges with its dense foliage; caused a sensation a few years ago because it contains an active ingredient against malaria.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dwarf silver mugwort (Artemisia Schmidtiana)<\/strong>: grows only about 8 inches tall; cushion-like habit and filigree, silvery leaves; a wonderful companion to dark-leaved ornamentals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plants mugwort (Artemisia ludoviciana)<\/strong>: A species of mugwort that originated in North America, where Native Americans used it in their ceremonies because its strong fragrance makes it suitable for incense; in Europe, it is mainly used as an ornamental plant, for example in Mediterranean gardens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12373\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/beifuss-site.jpg\" alt=\"beifuss site\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/beifuss-site.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/beifuss-site-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e1e1c7;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fbfbe1;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: The 250 species of the genus also include several other well-known perennials that are planted in many gardens for their fragrance and appearance. These include, for example, tarragon (A. dacunculus), wormwood (A. absinthium), or the so-called cola shrub (A. abrotanum var. maritima), which smells intensely of cola.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_Mugwort_Sowing_Location_And_Procedure\"><\/span>Planting Mugwort: Sowing, Location, And Procedure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mugwort plant is best sown outdoors from May onwards. It makes relatively few demands on the location but prefers sunny, well-drained, and nutrient-rich places. If you have very clayey, firm soil, organic matter and plenty of sand will help loosen the soil and improve permeability. If the soil is very dense, it may even be necessary to loosen the soil deeply with a digging fork, for example, to prevent waterlogging.<\/p>\n<p>Since mugwort grows quickly and large, 2 to 3 seeds should be sown with a distance of 28 feet. Then, after a few weeks, leaving only the strongest plantlet. Mugwort is a light germinator, so it should be covered only lightly with soil.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12374\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/artemisia-vulgaris.jpg\" alt=\"artemisia-vulgaris\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/artemisia-vulgaris.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/artemisia-vulgaris-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e1e1c7;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fbfbe1;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Mugwort can also be grown on the windowsill from the beginning of March. Simply place the individual seeds in small pots filled with soil and cover them only lightly with soil. At an optimal germination temperature of 64 to 73 \u00b0F, the first seedlings should appear after about fourteen days. From mid-May, the plants can then be placed in their final location.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Right_Care_Is_Mugwort_Winter-Hardy\"><\/span>The Right Care: Is Mugwort Winter-Hardy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Except for Artemis annual, all species of mugwort are hardy. However, the entire above-ground portion of the mugwort plant dies over the winter, so anything that doesn&#8217;t like it can be cut off in late fall. Mugwort will then sprout again from the rootstock in the spring.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fertilize mugwort<\/strong>: As a rule, mugwort does not need to be fertilized. However, as an indicator of nitrogen-rich soils, it grows more vigorously if it is sufficiently supplied with this main nutritive element.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watering mugwort<\/strong>: Watering mugwort is only necessary during long, hot dry periods, as it is basically adapted to dry sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e1e1c7;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fbfbe1;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: To prevent widespread spreading, you can harvest the flowers of the mugwort before they open. This prevents the seeds from spreading.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harvesting_and_using_mugwort\"><\/span>Harvesting and using mugwort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Harvest mostly the closed flowers at the beginning of the mugwort&#8217;s blooming period between June and July. Older flowers and leaves contain significantly more bitter substances. Mugwort can be used fresh or dried. To preserve it, harvest about 15-24 inches long branches with flowers and hang them to dry in a warm, airy place.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, mugwort is mostly used as a culinary herb. It contains the essential oils camphor, cineole, and thujone, which have a germ- and fungus-inhibiting effect, and is rich in bitter substances. On the one hand, this protects it from predators, on the other hand, they support our digestion, which is why mugwort is often added as a spice to fatty dishes, such as the classic roast goose.<\/p>\n<p>But its use is not limited to that. With its bitter and aromatic, spicy flavor, the young leaves of mugwort can be used as a salad garnish or the flowers as a component of Mediterranean herb mixes. For example, a common use as a home remedy is to prepare a simple mugwort tea for stomach ailments. For this, 1 teaspoon of dried mugwort is poured over a cup of boiling water and allowed to steep for 1 &#8211; 2 minutes.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12375\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mugshot-effect.jpg\" alt=\"mugshot effect\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mugshot-effect.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/mugshot-effect-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e1e1c7;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fbfbe1;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: As mentioned above, mugwort has been considered an important medicinal herb since ancient times. Over the centuries, a wide variety of effects have been attributed to it. For example, it was used as a remedy for childbirth and women&#8217;s ailments or to terminate the pregnancy. This explains its Latin name, which goes back to Artemis, who was the midwife among the Greek gods. The Celts attributed magical properties to mugwort, which is why they girded themselves with it to dance at the solstice celebration.<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Mugwort_Poisonous\"><\/span>Is Mugwort Poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As long as the amount consumed is small, it is harmless to most people and has antispasmodic and analgesic effects. However, because mugwort contains the essential oil thujone, which is considered harmful, excessive doses can cause vomiting, among other things. Pregnant women should therefore avoid using mugwort completely to be on the safe side. Allergic to mugwort can react people who have an allergy to composite plants. Animals are generally uninterested in the rather coarse, hard stems. And even if they do try it, small amounts are not harmful to animals either.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know more plants of the genus Artemisia, you can, for example, read on in our article about <strong>wormwood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mugwort plant has some names such as goose, broom, lady&#8217;s breath, or solstice herb because of its versatile uses. We show how to plant mugwort, harvest it yourself from the garden and use it. Due to its medicinal properties, mugwort (Artemisia) has been attributed great importance since ancient times. 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