Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-8
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Applicable
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Primula beesiana
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
southernwood
candelabra primrose
In German
Eberraute
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
Abrótano
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Southernwood
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Artemisia
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Southernwood and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Southernwood and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Southernwood and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Southernwood and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Southernwood and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.