{"title":"Artemisia Princeps – Japanese Mugwort","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtemisia princeps, known as Japanese Mugwort or Yomogi, is an aromatic perennial with deeply cut, silver-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rare-in-uk-japanese-mugwort-plant-yomogi-よもぎ-artemisia-princeps-9cm","title":"Artemisia princeps (Japanese Mugwort \/ Yomogi よもぎ)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live aromatic perennial herb — Artemisia princeps, also called Yomogi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Mugwort, known in Japan as Yomogi よもぎ, is a unique culinary herb grown for its aromatic silver-green foliage, strong cultural history, and distinctive use in East Asian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors in a sheltered garden position or container in full sun to partial shade. It can also be grown in a bright indoor pot; protect young plants from severe cold while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, Yomogi is traditionally used to flavour Mochi, herbal sweets, rice cakes, dumplings, teas, and seasonal dishes. It's used extensively throughout Okinawa and is commonly available in supermarkets to garnish soba and noodle soup dishes or fried in tempura batter. The leaves have a complex green, herbal, slightly bitter aroma that makes this a fascinating plant for those interested in bringing a new dimension to your dishes. It can also be enjoyed simply as a tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtemisia princeps is a hardy, fast-growing perennial that can be grown outdoors in the UK in a suitable position, or kept in a pot indoors in a sunny position for a cut herb. Its attractive deeply cut foliage makes it useful as both a culinary herb and an ornamental foliage plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI sourced the original seeds for this plant myself from a Yomogi farmer in Japan - I became aware of how difficult it was to obtain this plant fresh in the UK - I hope it brings you interest and joy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while establishing, then keep lightly moist but not waterlogged.  \u003cbr\u003eSoil: Grows well in free-draining soil, including loam-based mixes.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy perennial once established, but young plants should be protected from severe cold while settling in.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be grown in a bright pot indoors, though it is naturally better suited to outdoor or greenhouse growing.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for growing outside in the UK in a sheltered position. Can become vigorous, so container growing is recommended if you want to keep it controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all edible and aromatic herbs, only consume if you are confident it is suitable for you. Avoid use during pregnancy, and avoid if you have known sensitivity to plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a live plant for culinary, ornamental, botanical, and educational interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AnthoCulture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53505200324874,"sku":"AC2607B01APRC04","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/3104\/3082\/files\/IMG_6422.heic?v=1780503363"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/3104\/3082\/collections\/IMG_6422.jpg?v=1791563004","url":"https:\/\/www.anthoculture.com\/collections\/artemisia-princeps-japanese-mugwort.oembed","provider":"AnthoCulture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}