Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
8-5
Not Available
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Cordate
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
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 as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
southernwood
Zonal Geranium
In German
Eberraute
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
aurone ou citronnelle
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Artemisia abrotanum
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Artemisia abrotanum
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Abrótano
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Bylica boże drzewko
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Southernwood
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Southernwood and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Southernwood and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Southernwood and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southernwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southernwood is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Southernwood is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Southernwood and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Southernwood and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Southernwood and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Southernwood and Zonal Geranium
Care of Southernwood and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.