Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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, Fruits
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARUM italicum
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
इतालवी एरम
southernwood
In German
Italienisch Arum
Eberraute
In French
Arum italienne
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Arum italiana
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Ιταλικά Arum
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Arum italiano
Abrótano
In Polish
włoski Arum
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Italian Arum
Southernwood
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Asterales
Family
Araceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Italian Arum and Southernwood
Season and care of Italian Arum and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Arum and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Arum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Arum is Loam and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Italian Arum and Southernwood Physical Information
Italian Arum and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Italian Arum and Southernwood are as follows:
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Italian Arum leaf color: White and Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Italian Arum and Southernwood
Care of Italian Arum and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Arum 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.