Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe
Types
not available
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
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
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, 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
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
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Skin irritation
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Turnip
In Hindi
southernwood
शलजम
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Navet
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Nabo
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Nabo
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Rzepa
In Latin
Southernwood
rapa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Brassiceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Turnip
Season and care of Southernwood and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Turnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Turnip Physical Information
Southernwood and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Turnip are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Southernwood and Turnip
Care of Southernwood and Turnip 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 Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.