Abstract: To explore the dormancy and germination characteristics of Artemisia argyi seeds, this experiment used A. argyi seeds as experimental materials, and the effects of water absorption rate, germination inhibitor contained in A. argyi seeds, and different light, temperature and gibberellin concentration on the germination of A. argyi seeds were studied. The results showed that the water absorption rate of A. argyi seeds accorded with the general water absorption law of seeds, and the seed coat did not cause permeability barrier. The seed extract of A. argyi significantly inhibited the germination rate of wheat seeds and the growth of roots, and it contained germination inhibitors and existed physiological dormancy. The germination rate, germination potential and germination index of A. argyi seeds under dark conditions were significantly higher than those under light conditions. The best germination condition was that the germination rate reached from 43% to 56% at 25 ℃, soaked in 400 mg/L gibberellin in the dark.