Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum): Fragrant Woody Perennial

Overview

Southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum), also called lad's love or old man, is a woody perennial with finely divided, gray-green foliage that emits a strong, sweet, lemony-camphor fragrance when brushed.

Botanical Details

Uses

Traditionally used in herbal medicine, as a moth repellent, and in potpourri. Not commonly eaten due to thujone content. Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant. Good for hedges and knot gardens.