Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
desert broom
southernwood
In German
Wüste Besen
Eberraute
In French
desert broom
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
desert broom
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Abrótano
In Polish
desert broom
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
desert broom
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Baccharis
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Southernwood
Season and care of Desert Broom and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Southernwood Physical Information
Desert Broom and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Desert Broom and Southernwood are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Desert Broom and Southernwood
Care of Desert Broom and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.