{"title":"Mugwort##\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eArtemisia\u003c\/a\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003eWestern mugwort is native to prairies, thin woods and desert climates of western and central U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mugwort-western","title":"Mugwort, Western","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eArtemisia ludoviciana\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MUGWORT, WESTERN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in spring in moist planting medium, keep moist until germinated. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, grow on in pots or cold frame until large enough with true leaves to transplant. Prefers slightly alkaline depleted soils, no standing water. Good for soil cover, stabilizes slopes and dry sandy areas, fixes nitrogen in the soil. Creeping rhizomatous perennial easily propagated by division in early spring. We have not found this variety to be aggressive in the garden. Makes a good companion with woodier Artemisia tridentata. Drought tolerant. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsual seed life 5-7 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30-48”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Long narrow silver-gray leaves, not as woody as some varieties. Used by Native Americans for medicinal, ceremonial and veterinary purposes. Apache cooked meats with it. Blackfoot made a tea for coughs, deodorized shoes, and covered floors of the sweat lodge. Also used as incense. Helps with ailments of lack of appetite by promoting gastric juices and bile secretion. Induces sweating.  A wash of mugwort can be applied to alleviate eczema. Emmenagogue.  Also known as prairie wormwood, silver wormwood and gray sageroot. Do not use if pregnant. Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to prairies, thin woods and desert climates of western and central U.S.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":8695206277,"sku":"10621","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":8695206341,"sku":"14678","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/MugwortWestern_IMG_3205.jpg?v=1487923264"},{"product_id":"mugwort-common","title":"Mugwort, Common","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu4\"\u003eArtemisia vulgaris\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW MUGWORT, COMMON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow in spring in moist planting medium, keep moist until germinated. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, grow on in pots or cold frame until large enough with true leaves to transplant. Prefers slightly alkaline depleted soils, no standing water, will grow in gravel. Creeping rhizomatous perennial easily propagated by division in early spring. Vigorous self seeder. Makes a good companion with woodier Artemisia tridentata. Germination irregular, often several months. Drought tolerant. Surface sow, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 3-10. Perennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 258,000 seeds per ounce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003esurface\u003c\/b\u003e requires light\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e68˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e14–21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30–48”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e150\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n##Fine green, soft foliage with downy texture on the undersides. Medicinally, mugwort induces dreams when taken as a tincture, smoked, or used as a dried herb in a dream pillow. Bitter flower buds improve digestability of rich foods. Mugwort is used to make Moxa moxibustion; burned over acupuncture points to speed the blood. Mugwort is also an emmenagogue; induces menstruation. Although Artemisia vulgaris is the species most often called mugwort, this species is also occasionally known as felon herb, chrysanthemum weed, wild wormwood, old Uncle Henry, sailor's tobacco, naughty man, old man or St. John's plant (not to be confused with St John's Wort). Tags: Certification: Organic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is native to temperate Europe, Asia, northern Africa and Alaska and is naturalized in North America, where some consider it an invasive weed.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"300 Seeds","offer_id":1085841520,"sku":"13434","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3000 Seeds","offer_id":1085841524,"sku":"13435","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Mugwort.jpg?v=1496959559"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/collections\/mugwort.oembed","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}