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Artemisia abrotanum

Southernwood

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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: Julie Smitherman

 

Description

This unusual looking perennial reaches 5' tall and 2' wide. Leaves are light green in color, compound and are coarsely toothed. In late summer to fall stalks with white flowers on the tops. Butterflies love this plant. It tolerates full to part sun with well draining soil. It prefers rich, moist soil.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.