Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
In Hindi
southernwood
सेब
In German
Eberraute
Liberty Apple
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Liberty (pomme)
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
manzana libertad
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Liberty Apple
In Portuguese
Abrótano
maçã liberdade
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Liberty Apple
In Latin
Southernwood
Liberty Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Liberty Apple
Season and care of Southernwood and Liberty Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Liberty Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Liberty Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Liberty Apple Physical Information
Southernwood and Liberty Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Liberty Apple are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Southernwood and Liberty Apple
Care of Southernwood and Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.