Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
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, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
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
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
southernwood
Astilbe
In German
Eberraute
Prachtspieren
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Astilbe
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Astilbe
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
astilbe
In Portuguese
Abrótano
astilbe
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
astilbe
In Latin
Southernwood
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Astilbe
Season and care of Southernwood and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Astilbe Physical Information
Southernwood and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Astilbe are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Astilbe
Care of Southernwood and Astilbe 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 Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.