Artemisia douglasiana is a biennial herb. The first year a stalk grows leaves, the second
year flowers at the tip of the stalk. Artemisia douglasiana grows 3 to 4 feet tall.
Mugwort spreads by underground rhizomes and will gradually make a sizable colony. I have
used the crushed leaves as a preventative measure for a poison oak allergic reaction for
years. I crush and rub the leaves on the areas that may have touched the poison oak. And
then clean up with soap and water as soon as possible after that. Artemisia douglasiana
grows in seasonally moist areas, often along streambanks and seeps. Mugwort will grow in
full sun if there is adequate moisture but can be found more often in a shaded area.
Artemisia douglasiana is quite capable of withstanding a dry summer once established.
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