Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Not Available
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
southernwood
Lemon Thyme
In German
Eberraute
Zitronenthymian
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
citron Thyme
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Abrótano
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Southernwood
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Southernwood and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Southernwood and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Lemon Thyme
Care of Southernwood and Lemon Thyme 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 Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.