Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Europe
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
not available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
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
Ovate
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
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
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Loropetalum
southernwood
In German
Loropetalum
Eberraute
In French
Loropetalum
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Loropetalum
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
Abrótano
In Polish
Loropetalum
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Loropetalum
Southernwood
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Asterales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Southernwood
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Loropetalum Chinese and Southernwood Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Southernwood are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Southernwood
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.