Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Europe
Types
not available
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires a lot of watering
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
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Giant Reed
In Hindi
southernwood
नरकट
In German
Eberraute
Pfahlrohr
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Arundo donax
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Southernwood
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Giant Reed
Season and care of Southernwood and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Giant Reed Physical Information
Southernwood and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Giant Reed are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Southernwood and Giant Reed
Care of Southernwood and Giant Reed 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 Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.