Mugwort
Artemisia vulgaris · Mugworts · Aster family
Also known as: Common Wormwood · Felon Herb · St. John's Plant
Very easy60–150cmNot pet-safeEdible
Mugwort care at a glance
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Mugwort
Possible pests on Mugwort include Aphids, Mites, Scale insects and Leaf beetles. A possible disease is Root rot. Mugwort is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly the sap and leaves are toxic, while leaves can be eaten.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Mites Low
- Scale insects Low
- Leaf beetles Low
Disease
- Root rot Medium
Toxicity
- Skin irritation from sap Medium
- Thujone Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Mugwort
- Which pests affect Mugwort?
- Possible pests on Mugwort include Aphids, Mites, Scale insects and Leaf beetles.
- Which diseases affect Mugwort?
- A possible disease is Root rot.
- Is Mugwort toxic to cats and dogs?
- Mugwort is toxic to cats, dogs and humans. Mainly the sap and leaves are toxic, while leaves can be eaten.
- How much water does Mugwort need?
- Mugwort has a low water requirement.
- What light does Mugwort need?
- Mugwort prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Mugwort frost-hardy?
- Mugwort is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -34.4 °C.
- Can you eat Mugwort?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves. Other parts (the sap and leaves) are toxic, though.