Mugwort (Hmong: Suv Ntsim)
Artemisia vulgaris
Plant Information
Garden: Wyman Kitchen Garden
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bloom Time: Jul - Sep
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.