  
Western Mugwort (Artemisia ludoviciana) is also known as White Sagebrush. Patch-forming, herbaceous perennial native to western and central US. The soft, silvery-white and aromatic leaves give rise to dangling flowers of sunshine yellow. Used extensively by the Native Americans and currently much valued by local herbalists in the form of tea, spice, poultice, smudge and snuff. The plant is astringent, deodorant and very friendly to the touch. Is medicinally used in treating eczema, spider bites, stomach ache, and menstrual complaints. Plant prefers full sun to partial shade and will thrive in dry, depleted soils. Sow in spring. Press hard into surface and keep moist until germinates. Open Pollinated.
High rate of germination in about 7 days at 65 degrees F. Sprouts develop quickly from green specks to respectable seedlings. 200 seeds per packet.
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