Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Burgundy, Plum
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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 leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Nausea, Runny nose, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Canning, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
LYCOPERSICON esculentum 'Ukrainian Purple'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Plum Tomato, Tomato, Ukrainian Purple Tomato
In Hindi
southernwood
बेर टमाटर
In German
Eberraute
Eiertomate
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Plum Tomato
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Tomate ciruela
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Plum ντομάτα
In Portuguese
Abrótano
tomate ameixa
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Plum Tomato
In Latin
Southernwood
Augue Nullam consectetur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Plum Tomato
Season and care of Southernwood and Plum Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Plum Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Plum Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Plum Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Plum Tomato is Neutral.
Southernwood and Plum Tomato Physical Information
Southernwood and Plum Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Plum Tomato height is 91.44 cm and width 7.62 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Plum Tomato are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Plum Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Plum Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Plum Tomato
Care of Southernwood and Plum Tomato 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 Plum Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Plum Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.