Artemisia argyi

Mugwort

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Aromatic perennial herb with silvery undersides, widely used in traditional medicine and moxibustion. Hardy and drought-tolerant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Mugwort
Family Asteraceae
Genus Artemisia
Species Argyi
Origin China / East Asia
Blooming Small yellow-green clusters in late summer
Leaf Color Grey-green upper, silver-white lower
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam with organic matter

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Watering

Allow soil to dry between waterings. Drought tolerant once established. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for optimal growth and oil production. Leggy in low light.

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Fertilization

Light feeding during growing season only. Avoid excess nitrogen which reduces essential oils.

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Pruning

Pinch tips to encourage bushiness. Harvest leaves regularly for medicinal use.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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