California Mugwort
Artemisia douglasiana
Found in virtually every county of California, this magical plant has been used as a ceremonial plant in many Native American cultures, for use in treating minor injuries or as a dream potentiator. The plant is native to the Western United States and into Baja California where it is often found in moist areas such as drainages. It spreads by rhizomes, especially in damp areas, and can be useful in restoration projects and for erosion control.
Water: Adaptable to wet and dry conditions
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: 3' tall perennial
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Likes wet and dry soil, often found in disturbed conditions
Origin: California, Baja
Additional Characteristics: California Native
California Mugwort