Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Africa
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
SAINTPAULIA 'Martinique'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
African violet
In Hindi
southernwood
अफ्रीकी वायलेट
In German
Eberraute
African Violet
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
African Violet
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Violeta africana
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
African Violet
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Violet africano
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
African Violet
In Latin
Southernwood
African Violet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Gesnariaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cyrtandroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and African Violet
Season and care of Southernwood and African Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and African Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for African Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for African Violet is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and African Violet Physical Information
Southernwood and African Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas African Violet height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and African Violet are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
African Violet flower color: White and Blue
- African Violet leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and African Violet
Care of Southernwood and African Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Violet pruning is done Requires extensive pruning. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.