Mugwort, which also has the Latin name of Artemisia vulgaris - L., is an herb that is grown for its medicinal uses, as well as being an ornamental plant for the landscape. It also goes by the name of chrysanthemum weed because the leaves closely resemble that of the chrysanthemum. You can grow mugwort in your own landscape by obtaining and planting seedlings or plants, as the plant does not grow well directly from seed.
Instructions
1. Wait until the threat of frost passes in the spring and identify a planting site that has well draining to moderately dry soil of any composition including loam, clay or sand. In fact, the plant seems to thrive in poor soils. Mugwort requires full to partial sunlight conditions.
2. Dig a hole that is large enough to accommodate the roots of the mugwort plant and insert the roots into the center of the hole. Keep the top of the roots level with the top of the soil, but not exposed. Fill in the hole completely with soil and pack it down. Plant additional mugwort plants in the same manner, spacing them at least 2 to 4 feet apart.
3. Water the soil as often as needed to keep it moist until you notice new green shoots develop on the plant. After new growth develops, it does not require additional water, because the plant is drought tolerant.
4. Prune the mugwort plant back in late fall or early the following spring, using pruning shears and cutting it to any desired height. You can even mow it to the ground with a lawn mower and the mugwort plant will grow back.
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