Southernwood
Artemisia abrotanum
Southernwood is part of the Artemisia (Wormwood) genus and its scientific name is Artemisia abrotanum.
Artemisia abrotanum develops tiny yellow flowers in the summer or early fall.1 May not produce flowers in some areas.1
Southernwood grows as a perennial and is a herb. Being a perennial plant, it tends to grow best over several years (approx 3 years and greater). Southernwood is known for its forb habit and growing to a height of approximately 1.20 metres (3.90 feet).This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Southernwood have been kindly provided by our members.
How to grow Southernwood
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Full Sun
Growing Southernwood from seed
Transplanting Southernwood
Companion plants for Southernwood
These plants have been known to grow well alongside Southernwood so consider planting:
Cabbages1
Orchard fruit (repels orchard pests)1
Repellent plants for Southernwood
These plants will not grow well with Southernwood so avoid planting these within close proximity:
Common Southernwood problems
These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Southernwood plants:
Repels some insects including mosquitoes.1
Southernwood Etymology
Maid’s ruin and the various common names that include ‘love’ are referring to the plants supposed ability to encourage a mans virility.1
Southernwood Folklore & Trivia
Historically used medicinally in things such as treating intestinal worms and other digestive troubles.1
Other names for Southernwood
Southern Wormwood, Old Man, Boy's Love, Lad's Love, Oldman Wormwood, Lover's Plant, Appleringie, Garderobe, Our Lord's Wood, Maid's Ruin, Garden Sagebrush, European Sage, Lad's Love, Southern Wormwood, Sitherwood, Lemon Plant,
Misspellings: Artemesia abrotanum
