Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Desert, Hot climate regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
12-15
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
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
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
DASYLIRION berlandieri
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
In Hindi
southernwood
Zaragosa
In German
Eberraute
Zaragoza
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Saragosse
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Zaragoza
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
Σαραγόσα
In Portuguese
Abrótano
Zaragoza
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
Saragossa
In Latin
Southernwood
Caesaraugusta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Chordata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Artemisia
Gonyosoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Colubrinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Zaragosa
Season and care of Southernwood and Zaragosa is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Zaragosa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline.
Southernwood and Zaragosa Physical Information
Southernwood and Zaragosa physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Zaragosa are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
- Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Southernwood and Zaragosa
Care of Southernwood and Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.