Mugwort

Artemisia vulgaris, Asteraceae

Zones

3a–9b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pest ConfuserDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

CosmosCosmos bipinnatus

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

ZinniaZinnia elegans

Pest Deterrent

ValerianValeriana officinalis

Pest DeterrentWind Protection

HollyhockAlcea rosea

Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Winter RyeSecale cereale

Mugwort may help deter cereal pests from winter rye but could have mild allelopathic effects

Flat-Leaf ParsleyPetroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum

Mugwort exhibits allelopathic properties that suppress parsley growth

CilantroCoriandrum sativum

Mugwort allelopathy negatively affects cilantro establishment and growth

Uses

Functions

MedicinePest Deterrent

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Mugwort grow in?

Mugwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Mugwort?

Good companions for Mugwort include Cosmos, Zinnia, Valerian, Hollyhock.

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