Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
not available
Shrub
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
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
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Minerals, Rich in protein, tonic in pregnancy, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
CORYLUS avellana 'Contorta'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
common hazel
In Hindi
southernwood
contorted filbert
In German
Eberraute
contorted filbert
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
noisetier contorsionné
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
avellana contorsionada
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
παραμορφωμένες φουντουκιού
In Portuguese
Abrótano
filbert contorcido
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
wykrzywioną leszczyna
In Latin
Southernwood
contortis Avellanam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Contorted Filbert
Season and care of Southernwood and Contorted Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Contorted Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Contorted Filbert season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Contorted Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Contorted Filbert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Contorted Filbert Physical Information
Southernwood and Contorted Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Contorted Filbert height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Contorted Filbert are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Contorted Filbert flower color: Yellow
- Contorted Filbert leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Contorted Filbert
Care of Southernwood and Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert 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 Contorted Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.