Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cliffs, Forests, Rocky areas, Slopes
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Rhizome division, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS ludoviciana
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Southern wood fern
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
southern wood fern
Artemisia
In German
südlichen Holz fern
Artemisia
In French
sud dryoptéride
Artemisia
In Spanish
helecho de madera sur
Artemisia
In Greek
νότια φτέρη ξύλο
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
samambaia de madeira do sul
Artemisia
In Polish
południowej drewna paproci
Artemisia
In Latin
Fern australi
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Asterales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Dryopteris
Artemisia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia. Southern Wood Fern doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Southern Wood Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Southern Wood Fern has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin irritation and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia
Season and care of Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Wood Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southern Wood Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia Physical Information
Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Wood Fern height is 76.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia are as follows:
Southern Wood Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Wood Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia
Care of Southern Wood Fern and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Wood Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southern Wood Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.