How to Care for Artemisia princeps (mugwort)

Korean name: 쑥

A perennial herb characterized by grayish-white hairs covering the leaves and light green stems. It grows tall from spring to summer and thrives in well-drained soil. Widely used for medicinal and culinary purposes, it is relatively easy to grow.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Korea, Japan, China
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: medicinal, edible, perennial, herb, partial shade
• Also known as: mugwort, Japanese mugwort

Care Guide

• Light: Best grown in partial sunlight.
• Watering: Water sufficiently when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Suitable for normal indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once or twice a month during growth season.

Common questions

How often should you water Artemisia princeps?

Water sufficiently when the soil dries out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Artemisia princeps?

It likes Best grown in partial sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Artemisia princeps safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Artemisia princeps good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Suitable for normal indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once or twice a month during growth season..