{"product_id":"mugwort-live-plant-mosquito-repellent-herbal-tea-perennial","title":"Mugwort Live Plant: Mosquito Repellent, Herbal Tea, Perennial","description":"Mugwort plant (Artemisia vulgaris)\nA hardy, aromatic perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, now widely naturalized across North America. Mugwort is a robust, fast-growing plant that forms spreading colonies through underground rhizomes, making it an excellent choice for naturalizing areas or traditional herb gardens.\nOther plants in the Artemisia family we have include Sweet Annie and Wormwood if you are looking at plants with similar traits.\n\n\nPlant Characteristics:\n\nHeight: 3-6 feet tall with a 2-4 foot spread\nFoliage: Deeply lobed, silvery-green leaves with distinctive white undersides\nFlowers: Small, inconspicuous yellowish-brown flower spikes appear in late summer\nGrowth habit: Upright, bushy perennial that spreads via rhizomes\nFragrance: Strong, distinctive herbal scent when leaves are crushed\n\nGrowing Conditions:\n\nUSDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9\nSun exposure: Full sun to partial shade\nSoil: Adaptable to various soil types; thrives in well-draining, average to poor soils. Organic soil works well when it drains freely.\nWater needs: Drought tolerant once established; moderate water requirements\nMaintenance: Low maintenance; may require containment due to spreading nature\n\nGarden Uses:\n\nTraditional herb gardens\nWildlife gardens (attracts beneficial insects)\nNaturalized areas and meadow plantings\nErosion control on slopes\nBackground plantings in perennial borders\nIndoor growing for young plants\nTraditional medicinal herbs in educational gardens\nGifts for her who enjoys herb gardens\n\nNotes:\nMugwort has been cultivated for centuries in traditional gardens worldwide. This vigorous grower can become aggressive in ideal conditions, so consider planting in contained areas or where spreading is desired. The silvery foliage provides an attractive contrast in mixed plantings, and the plant is valued by pollinators and beneficial insects.\nDeer resistant and extremely hardy, Mugwort is an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes and restoration projects.\n\nDue to the nature of shipping live plants, all orders of live\nplants are shipped Priority or UPS to provide quick and safe\ndelivery. We ship all plants on Mondays and Tuesdays. \n\nAlways consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before\nusing herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing,\nor on any medications. For educational purposes only. This\ninformation has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug\nAdministration. This information is not intended to diagnose,\ntreat, cure, or prevent any disease.","brand":"Zenobia's Garden","offers":[{"title":"3.25 Inch Pot","offer_id":67669603025261,"sku":"MUGWT300","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1919\/9085\/files\/392e218a-il_fullxfull.7201059453_7byp.jpg?v=1791919491","url":"https:\/\/zenobiasgarden.com\/products\/mugwort-live-plant-mosquito-repellent-herbal-tea-perennial","provider":"Zenobia's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}