Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown, Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Scratches
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
In Hindi
southernwood
Dallas Blues Grass
In German
Eberraute
Dallas Blues Grass
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Dallas Blues Grass
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Dallas azules Hierba
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Dallas Blues Grass
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Dallas azuis da grama
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Dallas Blues Grass
In Latin
Southernwood
Dallas Blues Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Dallas Blues Grass
Season and care of Southernwood and Dallas Blues Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Dallas Blues Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Dallas Blues Grass Physical Information
Southernwood and Dallas Blues Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Dallas Blues Grass are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
- Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Southernwood and Dallas Blues Grass
Care of Southernwood and Dallas Blues Grass 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 Dallas Blues Grass 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 Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.