Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-10
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Turpentine bush
In Hindi
southernwood
एगुएर
In German
Eberraute
Aguirre
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Aguirre
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Aguirre
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Αγκίρε
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Aguirre
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Aguirre
In Latin
Southernwood
Aguirre
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Artemisia
Ericameria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Astereae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Aguirre
Season and care of Southernwood and Aguirre is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Aguirre Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aguirre season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Aguirre is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Aguirre Physical Information
Southernwood and Aguirre physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Aguirre are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
- Aguirre leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Aguirre
Care of Southernwood and Aguirre 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 Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.