Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
not available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
southernwood
red alder
In German
Eberraute
rot-Erle
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
aliso rojo
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Abrótano
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Southernwood
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
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 Red Alder
Season and care of Southernwood and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Red Alder Physical Information
Southernwood and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Red Alder are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Red Alder
Care of Southernwood and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.