Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Quick grow facts
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Pests & diseases
Root rot can occur in too moist soils. Common pests include aphids, mites, scale, and leaf beetles, although t
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What it is
Mugwort is a perennial flowering plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to temperate Europe, Asia, North Africa, and Alaska, and is naturalized in North America, including North Carolina. It is considered an invasive weed in some areas and can be found growing along roadsides, waste places and uncultivated areas as meadows. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)
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Container tips
Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil; handles dry spells.
NC State ExtensionCautions
Root rot can occur in too moist soils. Common pests include aphids, mites, scale, and leaf beetles, although the fragrant leaves help deter them.
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