{"product_id":"rare-in-uk-japanese-mugwort-plant-yomogi-よもぎ-artemisia-princeps-9cm","title":"Japanese Mugwort Plant UK | Yomogi Artemisia princeps Rare Herb","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShop Japanese Mugwort, Yomogi よもぎ, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eArtemisia princeps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a rare edible Japanese herb with aromatic silver-green foliage for pots, herb gardens and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese Mugwort, known in Japan as Yomogi よもぎ, is a rare and unusual edible herb grown for its aromatic silver-green foliage, strong cultural history, and distinctive culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, Yomogi is traditionally used to flavour herbal sweets, rice cakes, dumplings, teas, and seasonal dishes. The leaves have a complex green, herbal, slightly bitter aroma that makes this a fascinating plant for collectors of rare herbs, Japanese plants, edible perennials, and ethnobotanical species.\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 for easier management. Its attractive deeply cut foliage makes it useful as both a culinary herb and an ornamental foliage plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Rare edible Japanese herb also known as Yomogi よもぎ\u003cbr\u003e- Botanical name: Artemisia princeps\u003cbr\u003e- Traditional culinary herb used in Japanese food culture\u003cbr\u003e- Aromatic silver-green foliage\u003cbr\u003e- Hardy perennial herb\u003cbr\u003e- Suitable for growing in pots or herb gardens\u003cbr\u003e- Can be grown indoors or outdoors\u003cbr\u003e- Excellent for collectors of rare herbs, Japanese plants, and unusual edible plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYomogi is best known as the herb used to flavour kusa mochi, a traditional Japanese mugwort rice cake. The young leaves may also be used in herbal teas, dumplings, rice dishes, tempura, soups, and other experimental culinary preparations. The flavour is aromatic, green and herbaceous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade.  \u003cbr\u003eWater: Water regularly while establishing, then keep lightly moist but not waterlogged.  \u003cbr\u003eSoil: Grows well in free-draining soil, including loam-based mixes.  \u003cbr\u003eTemperature: Hardy perennial once established, but young plants should be protected from severe cold while settling in.  \u003cbr\u003eIndoor growing: Can be grown in a bright pot indoors, though it is naturally better suited to outdoor or greenhouse growing.  \u003cbr\u003eOutdoor growing: 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\u003eThis listing is for a young plant, not a large mature specimen. Each plant will vary slightly in size, shape, and leaf growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot on carefully after arrival and allow time for the plant to establish. Keep evenly moist during the settling-in period and avoid allowing the young plant to dry out completely.\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":53076269170954,"sku":"AC-PLT-ART-PRN-STD-PLUG","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/3104\/3082\/files\/IMG_6422.heic?v=1780503363","url":"https:\/\/www.anthoculture.com\/products\/rare-in-uk-japanese-mugwort-plant-yomogi-%e3%82%88%e3%82%82%e3%81%8e-artemisia-princeps-9cm","provider":"AnthoCulture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}