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Southernwood is a perrenial that can grow up to a metre in height. It has a woody with soft branching shoots and grey-green leaves. It is said to repel moths, bees and (in an infusion) dandruff. |
'''Southernwood''' (''artemisia abrotarnum''), also called '''Lad's Love''', is a [[perrenial]] [[herb]] that can grow up to a metre in height. It has a woody with soft branching shoots and grey-green leaves. It is said to repel moths, bees and (in an infusion) dandruff. |
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In order to grow Southern Wood locate it in a sunny position with well drained soil enriched with compost. It may be grown from cuttings taken in Autumn. |
In order to grow Southern Wood locate it in a sunny position with well drained soil enriched with compost. It may be grown from cuttings taken in Autumn. |
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* [[Southern Wood (Askham)|Southern Wood]] according to [[Askham's Herbal]] |
* [[Southern Wood (Askham)|Southern Wood]] according to [[Askham's Herbal]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:41, 4 January 2009
Southernwood (artemisia abrotarnum), also called Lad's Love, is a perrenial herb that can grow up to a metre in height. It has a woody with soft branching shoots and grey-green leaves. It is said to repel moths, bees and (in an infusion) dandruff.
In order to grow Southern Wood locate it in a sunny position with well drained soil enriched with compost. It may be grown from cuttings taken in Autumn.
- Southern Wood according to Askham's Herbal
