Artemisia douglasiana, Mugwort Native to North America California Mountain Lilac

California Mountain Lilac

Lamb's Ear

the leaves are purple at the tips

- Occasional water

upright Growth Rate Fast Sun Exposure Full sun Water Requirement Low Soil Type Tolerates many soils Flower Color Light purple Flowering Months Spring

Artemisia douglasiana, Mugwort Native to North America California Mountain LilacCalifornia Mugwort, Douglas' Sagewort, or Dreamplant Tongva kwiash Chumash molush A dicot perennial herb that grows eight feet high by four feet wide. The leaves are green in the spring then they turn gray as temperatures increase. Mugwort is reputed to have aphrodisiac properties. Teas made from the leaves are anti fungal and anti microbial. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction. This plant should be cut to the ground