Also known as Guizhou Mugwort
White Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora) is a striking perennial with plumes of creamy white flowers, offering late-season interest and attracting pollinators to the garden.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade. Avoid deep shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Loam, Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers average room temperatures. Can tolerate mild frosts once established.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Artemisia lactiflora regularly, especially during dry spells, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant, but ensure the soil does not completely dry.
Prune Artemisia lactiflora in early spring to remove any dead or damaged stems and to shape the plant. Deadheading spent flower stalks throughout the summer can encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
Cut back hard in late autumn or early spring.
Propagate Artemisia lactiflora by division in early spring. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the root ball into smaller sections, ensuring each section has roots and shoots.
Replant the divisions immediately into well-draining soil.
Repot Artemisia lactiflora every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Do this in early spring before new growth begins.
Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one and use a good quality, well-draining potting mix.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where White Mugwort (Artemisia lactiflora) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Artemisia |
| Species | Artemisia lactiflora |
Similar in genus Artemisia
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