Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-8
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, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
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, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Skin irritation
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Nutrients
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
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
southernwood
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Eberraute
Wirsing
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
col de col rizada
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Southernwood
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Southernwood and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Southernwood and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Southernwood and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Southernwood and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.