Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Reduce watering in winter, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
southernwood
Ribbon Grass
In German
Eberraute
rohrglanzgras
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
roseau
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
Abrótano
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Southernwood
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Southernwood and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Southernwood and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Southernwood and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Southernwood and Ribbon Grass
Care of Southernwood and Ribbon Grass 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 Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.