Edible Artemisia Leafy Green (Artemisia lactiflora, 珍珠菜)

Looking for an edible plant that thrives in shady spots?
珍珠菜 (Artemisia lactiflora) grows well in full shade to partial sun, making it a great choice for patios, balconies, and low-light areas where many edible plants struggle.

With regular harvesting, it stays compact and bushy, and can even be grown as a lush, low ground cover.

This listing is for 1 healthy, fully rooted 珍珠菜 (Artemisia lactiflora), a unique edible Artemisia species grown for its tender green leaves.

Native to regions of Southern China and Taiwan, this perennial herb is valued as a leafy green in traditional cooking and home gardens.

While it belongs to the Artemisia genus (the same group as mugwort), this variety is much milder in flavor, making it easy to use as an everyday leafy green.

♥How to Use♥

Leaves and tender stems are edible and can be used as a leafy green.

You can:

• Lightly sauté or add to soups
• Blend into green juices
• Use in traditional dishes

This variety has a gentle, mild flavor, unlike stronger and more bitter Artemisia types.

♥Growth Notes♥

A hardy, easy-to-grow perennial that’s very forgiving.

• Spreads gently through underground stems (rhizomes)
• Can be kept contained with regular harvesting or trimming
• Easy to pull out or manage if it spreads beyond your desired space

This makes it a vigorous yet manageable plant, great for gardeners who want something resilient without being difficult to control.

Perfect for small-space and container gardening, it grows well in small pots, patios, balconies, and low-light areas.

With regular harvesting, the plant stays compact and bushy, and can also be grown as a low, leafy ground cover when kept trimmed.

In warm climates (like Southern California), it can grow year-round. In colder climates, it’s best grown in containers so it can be protected from frost.

Propagation is simple—cuttings root easily when placed in moist soil.

♥Size of Plant♥
Plant Height (vary): about 4-7 inch
The photo in this listing is a representation of the plant you will receiving.

Will be shipped in a pot with high quality organic soil so it can get to you as safe as possible.

A care sheet will be included.

♥Our Growing Practice♥
We believe that growing high quality foods require high quality soil; therefore, the ingredients we use for growing are of higher standards compared to the conventional systems. All our plants are grown in full organic soil, GMO FREE, and are not treated with any chemicals or pesticide. 

***Disclaimer*** 
Description is for educational purposes only.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Shipping Info
To my friends in HAWAII -- Since shipping live plants to the State of Hawaii are required to be shipped bare root, or in soil-less medium, I cannot ship this plant since I cannot guarantee the life of it upon arrival.  Ashitaba has sensitive roots.  If you have any questions, please contact me.  Mahalo!

If you are purchasing more than 1 item please contact me for combined shipping rates. Thanks!