Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
not available
Habitat
Islands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Enkianthus
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Enkianthus
southernwood
In German
Enkianthus
Eberraute
In French
Enkianthus
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Enkianthus
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Abrótano
In Polish
Enkianthus
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Enkianthus
Southernwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Enkianthus
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Southernwood
Season and care of Enkianthus and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Southernwood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Enkianthus and Southernwood Physical Information
Enkianthus and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Enkianthus and Southernwood are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Enkianthus and Southernwood
Care of Enkianthus and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus 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.