Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Australia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
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, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
ACACIA melanoxylon
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
In Hindi
southernwood
काली लकड़ी
In German
Eberraute
Schwarzes Holz
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Bois noir
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Blackwood
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Μαυρο ξυλο
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Madeira preta
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Czarne drewno
In Latin
Southernwood
Press
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Blackwood
Season and care of Southernwood and Blackwood is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Blackwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blackwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Blackwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Blackwood Physical Information
Southernwood and Blackwood physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Southernwood and Blackwood are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
- Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Southernwood and Blackwood
Care of Southernwood and Blackwood 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 Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.