Taxonomic Name: Artemisia vulgaris

Common Name: Mugwort (Hmong: Suv Ntsim)

Garden: Wyman Kitchen Garden

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Bloom Time: July to September

Height: 36-72 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun, Filtered shade

Soil Conditions: Tolerates periodic drought, Average well-drained soil

Special Characteristics:

• Mugwort is a herbaceous perennial. It has extensive rhizome, so has the potential to become weedy. In Vietnam, it is used in cooking as an aromatic herb. In China, the young shoots are used as seasonal vegetables in stir-fries. Has erect purple-tinged stem. Leaves, flowers, and roots can be used as a tea.