Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
southernwood
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Eberraute
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Southernwood
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Campanulales
Family
Asteraceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Southernwood and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Southernwood and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Southernwood and Great Blue Lobelia 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 Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.