Southernwood, also known as cola plants because of their aromatic scent, blooms from summer to autumn. However, they need a lot of warmth for a rich flowering. In cool areas, the aromatic and medicinal plant often does not bloom at all.
Southernwood does not bloom in cooler regions
The heyday of southernwood
Southernwood blooms in August and continues into autumn.
Southernwood blooms only in very warm regions. In Germany, the summers are often too cool and humid for the plant not to flower.
This is what southernwood flowers look like
Southernwood belongs to the daisy family. The flowers are small and white or yellow in color.
tips
Southernwood is a spice and medicinal plant that is used in many ways. Only the tips of the leaves are collected, as the whole leaves contain too many tannins and bitter substances.