The listing, * Magical Garden* 15 Wormwood (Silver Mound) Seeds has ended.
Common name is Mugwort, Wormwood, Dusty Miller, Ghost plant.
Wormwood is a short 10 to 14 inch perennial. They grow in zones 4 to 8 and like full sun. If you are going to plant in a pot it needs to be 3.5" squares 4" deep.
Bright, silver lacy mounded foliage is great for edging. This variety is prized for its silver leaves and excellent texture.
Features to note
*Hot, dry site tolerant
*OK in containers
*Deer resistant
Wormwood perform with vigorous growth, but do not flower conspicuously. Can be cut back in spring to control size. Do not cut into old wood. Look for buds to start and do not cut below that.
Mugwort was concidered the universal herb for protection and prophesy. throughout the ancient world. Dedicated to Artemis and Diana, mugwort was used for pain and healing, psychic powers and lucid dreaming. In ancient China and Japan, mugwort was hung in open doorways to exorcise the spirit of disease. The ancient Europeans did the same to ward off evil spirits. These 2 separated cultures also believed that the supernatural powers of mugwort was revealed by mermaids who came from the sea to present the herb for the good of humankind.
Mugwort was also a staple in beer before Hops was introduced. Mugwort tea was usually drunk before divination rituals and also burnt as a transporting incense. Also known as the visionary herb, it is still used today for increasing psychic powers. PREGNANT WOMEN MUST NEVER USE MUGWORT OR BE IN CONTACT WITH IT.
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