Organic annual mugwort

Latin name Artemisia annua
Quantity per packet Around 500 seeds
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Bulb
identification
Latin nameArtemisia annua
FamilyAsteraceae
CycleAnnual
Bulb typeMedicinal plant
Quantity per packAround 500 seeds
Product
description

Organic annual mugwort is an aromatic and ornamental plant that brings a light, airy, and intensely fragrant presence to the garden with its finely cut, luminous silvery-green foliage. Although delicate in appearance, it grows vigorously in hot, sunny conditions, where it quickly develops a full and elegant silhouette, ideal for structuring natural flowerbeds and herb gardens. In summer, its small, discreet yellow flowers add a soft touch above the foliage, while its distinctive fragrance evokes an ancient tradition of useful, medicinal, and protective plants. Highly valued in ecological gardens, it attracts subtle life while being recognized for its strong aromatic repellent properties against certain harmful insects. Easy to grow in well-drained soil, it requires little maintenance once established and often reseeds generously when conditions are favorable. Its flexible, feathery appearance creates beautiful contrasts with more vibrant blooms and denser foliage, making it an excellent companion plant in sunny layouts. Harvested for infusions or traditional uses, it combines beauty, fragrance, and functionality with rare versatility. To cultivate annual mugwort is to choose a plant that is expressive, useful, and resilient, giving the garden a lively, aromatic, and deeply natural character.

Garden
placement
Where to plant herbal teas, aromatherapy, traditional medicine, natural repellent, ornamental garden
Planting
and care
ExposureSun
Planting periodApril to June
Planting depthOn the surface, without covering
Rooting temperature18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
WateringWeak
Soil typeWell drained
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Bloom periodJuly to September
HarvestJuly to September
Companion plantslavender, sage, rosemary
Plants to avoidnone
Size
and growth
Height80 cm to 1 m (32 to 39 in.)
Spread30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in)
Rooting / establishment10 to 20 days
The availability of our bulbs, cloves, tubers, rhizomes, seeds and plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may only be available for a limited time, depending on their natural cycle, planting period or available stock. These product pages are designed to guide and inspire your plant choices for the garden, vegetable garden, landscaping, container growing or sustainable outdoor projects.