Aleutian Mugwort
Artemisia tilesii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
ID, MN, MT, OR and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Aleutian mugwort is a compact native perennial with silvery-green aromatic foliage that forms neat clumps. It produces small yellowish flower clusters from July through September and maintains an attractive mounded shape throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Aleutian Mugwort takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Can spread aggressively and look weedy
- Flowers are small and inconspicuous
- May appear unkempt during dormant season
Wildlife value
This plant supports bees and beetles with its late summer blooms. The seeds also provide food for birds in fall and winter.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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