Artemisia lactiflora
Mugwort

Asteraceae

The giant of the Mugwort species, growing to a height of 2m.
Grey-green leaves and fragrant flowers produced in late summer through to autumn.
This plant can be used as an insect repellent.
 

Propagation: Sow seeds where you want them to come up, as they don't like being transplanted.
It likes an open sunny position in well drained sandy loam soil. It will take heavier soils but needs to be well mulched.

100 fresh seeds $3.00

Parts Used: Leaves and root collected all year round.