Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, River side
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
southernwood
In German
Florida Lisianthus
Eberraute
In French
Floride Lisianthus
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
lisianthus Florida
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Φλόριντα lisianthus
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Florida Lisianthus
Abrótano
In Polish
Florida Eustoma
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Florida Lisianthus
Southernwood
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Gentianaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Florida Lisianthus and Southernwood
Season and care of Florida Lisianthus and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Lisianthus and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Southernwood season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Florida Lisianthus and Southernwood Physical Information
Florida Lisianthus and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Florida Lisianthus and Southernwood are as follows:
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Southernwood
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Lisianthus pruning is done 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 Florida Lisianthus 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.