Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
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
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
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, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
southernwood
In German
Papageienschnabel
Eberraute
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Pico de loro
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
Abrótano
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Southernwood
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Southernwood
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southernwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Parrot's Beak and Southernwood Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Southernwood are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Southernwood
Care of Parrot's Beak and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak 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.