Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico
Types
not available
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-11
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Gray
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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 pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Tuberose
In Hindi
southernwood
रजनीगंधा
In German
Eberraute
Tuberose
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
nardo
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Tuberosa
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Tuberoza
In Latin
Southernwood
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Tuberose
Season and care of Southernwood and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Tuberose Physical Information
Southernwood and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Tuberose are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Southernwood and Tuberose
Care of Southernwood and Tuberose 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 Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.