Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
not available
Enkianthus campanulatus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
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
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor, Striped
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Enkianthus
In Hindi
southernwood
Enkianthus
In German
Eberraute
Enkianthus
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Enkianthus
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Enkianthus
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Enkianthus
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Enkianthus
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Enkianthus
In Latin
Southernwood
Enkianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Enkianthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Heteromorpheae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Enkianthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Enkianthus
Season and care of Southernwood and Enkianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Enkianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Enkianthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Enkianthus Physical Information
Southernwood and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Enkianthus are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
- Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Southernwood and Enkianthus
Care of Southernwood and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.