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Southernwood

Artemisia Abrotanum

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Overview

Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum) is a fragrant, semi-woody perennial, thriving in zones 4-8. It features feathery, silver-green foliage reaching up to 3-4 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet. This sun-loving herb appreciates well-drained soil, offering drought tolerance once established. Its aromatic leaves deter pests, making it a practical choice for mixed borders. Prune in spring to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–9Type Herb, PerennialClimate Temperate
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — This sun-loving herb appreciates well-drained soil, offering drought tolerance once established
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Artemisia abrotanum is an excellent choice for adding texture and fragrance to your client's outdoor sanctuarySouthernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — botanically known as Artemisia abrotanumSouthernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — It exhibits a robust growth habitSouthernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Southernwood possesses historical uses in traditional herbalismSouthernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — which release a lemony fragrance when brushed or crushed; southernwood possesses historical uses in traditional herbalismSouthernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Prune in spring to maintain shape and encourage dense growth+48

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb, Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — This sun-loving herb appreciates well-drained soil, offering drought tolerance once established
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Artemisia abrotanum is an excellent choice for adding texture and fragrance to your client's outdoor sanctuary
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — botanically known as Artemisia abrotanum
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — It exhibits a robust growth habit
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Southernwood possesses historical uses in traditional herbalism
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — which release a lemony fragrance when brushed or crushed; southernwood possesses historical uses in traditional herbalism
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Prune in spring to maintain shape and encourage dense growth
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — botanically known as Artemisia abrotanum; gray-green leaves are persistent throughout the growing season
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — are often overlooked in comparison to its rich foliage.<br><br>Maintenance for Southernwood is minimal
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — which bloom in late summer
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — contributing an olfactory dimension to the garden.<br><br>Ideally suited for USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8; providing
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — gray-green leaves are persistent throughout the growing season
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Its aromatic leaves deter pests, making it a practical choice for mixed borders
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — is renowned for its aromatic leaves; originating from the Asteraceae family
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — herb / perennial for full or half
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — It benefits from annual pruning in early spring to maintain shape and encourage healthy new growth
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — originating from the Asteraceae family; herb / perennial for full or half
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — It features feathery, silver-green foliage reaching up to 3-4 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — originating from the Asteraceae family
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Southernwood thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; prune in spring to maintain shape and encourage dense growth
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — but its inconspicuous yellowish flowers
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Providing an elegant yet hardy solution
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — It features feathery, silver-green foliage reaching up to 3-4 feet tall with a spread of 2-3 feet; southernwood thrives in
Southernwood (Artemisia Abrotanum) — Prune in spring to maintain shape and encourage dense growth; which release a lemony fragrance when brushed or crushed
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