Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe
Types
not available
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-12
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
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Rosa gallica
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
southernwood
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
Eberraute
Essig-Rose
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Rosa gallica
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Róża francuska
In Latin
Southernwood
Gallica rosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and French Rose
Season and care of Southernwood and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and French Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and French Rose Physical Information
Southernwood and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and French Rose are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and French Rose
Care of Southernwood and French 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 French Rose 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 French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.