Southernwood is a perennial herbaceous and it grows real well in zones 5-9. It will grow to the height of 2 to 3 ft.
The flowers of the southernwood are greenish white and they look like small balls that are along the top of the stem from the middle to late summer. The flowers are not real showy, so people might pass them by, without noticing them much.
Southerwood is native in both Spain and Italy, and this is where it will grow in sunny, semiarid, open areas that is in gravelly, well-drained soil.
Southernwood is best propagated vegetative by softwood tip cuttings. A liquid or powder rooting hormone needs to be used and the cuttings have to be kept moist, but not soggy.
The air circulation has to be good, and the night temperatures have to be kept around 65degrees F. Once the plants are rooted, the southernwood can be transplanted into the garden in late spring or early summer. this herb grows in a clump and they need to be spaced about 15 inches apart. It has to have light to moderate light.
Sothernwood needs to have full sun and it grows best in well-drained clay or gravelly soils.
It grows good with different plants, such as catmint, winter savory, and Mexican oregano.
The aerial parts of this herb is what is harvest, and it is done by using snips or scissors. The aerial parts are used both fresh or dried.
Southernwood is used in crafting, because the fragrance is very refreshing and unique. It is highly favored for the background of herbal wreath and swags, where the texture of the southernwood is fernlike and it is delicate and beautiful. The branches of the southernwood are arranged fresh and allowed to dry in place. Dried southerwood is nice to be combined with lavender and cloves in sachets for use in both dresser drawers and linen closets to keep clothes smelling fresh.
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