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Artemisia abrotanum
Also Known As
- Lad's Love
- Southern Wormwood
- Southernwood
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-4'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Artemisia abrotanum plant details
Artemisia abrotanum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Artemisia abrotanum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, foliage plant, fragrant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Artemisia abrotanum
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Artemisia abrotanum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- clay
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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