Artemisia vulgaris - P13

Description
The Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is an herbaceous plant with an aromatic flavour. Its grey-green leaves are pinnate. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of the Mugwort.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic in flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The grey-green leaves are pinnate and have an aromatic flavour.

Growth
Bushy.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Planting partner
Good planting partners: purple toadflax, large-flowered foxglove.

Use
Medicine, bee pasture, consumption, cooking, meat dishes