Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Skin irritation
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Making Perfumes, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Rosa canina
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Dog Rose
In Hindi
southernwood
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Eberraute
Heckenrose
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Dog Rose
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Perro se levantó
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Dog Rose
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Dzika róża
In Latin
Southernwood
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Dog Rose
Season and care of Southernwood and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Southernwood and Dog Rose Physical Information
Southernwood and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Dog Rose are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Dog Rose
Care of Southernwood and Dog Rose 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 Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.