Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mediterranean
Types
not available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Sandy areas
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Artichoke
In Hindi
southernwood
Artichoke
In German
Eberraute
Artischocke
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Artichaut
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Alcachofa
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Alcachofra
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Karczoch
In Latin
Southernwood
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Artichoke
Season and care of Southernwood and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Southernwood and Artichoke Physical Information
Southernwood and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Artichoke are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Southernwood and Artichoke
Care of Southernwood and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.