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Asteraceae
Artemisia abrotanum
Southernwood
Southernwood is a deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub that produces fragrant gray green, feathery, foliage. This southern Europe native has panicles of insignificant yellowish gray flowers in late summer.
Southernwood does best in well drained, fertile soil and full sun. In heavy soils the plant will be short lived. The lemon-scented foliage of this plant is of much interest and is a great addition to any shrub border. It has some medicinal purposes and be of use to people with an interest in herb gardening.
8 - 5
5 - 8
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Shrub
Full Sun
0'-0' / 0.0m - 0.0m (3)
Late Summer
Southern Europe
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Medium
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer, Fall
Insignificant
Yellow, Gray
Gray Green
No
Yes
Matte
Semi-Evergreen
Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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