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Southernwood
Artemisia abrotanum 'Leprechaun’
Southernwood
In stock · from $14.99
Brings a soft texture to your garden with silvery-green foliage. Dense, well-rounded mounds create a beautiful low hedge. Cut once in January or February when fully dormant to keep each plant full, dense and healthy. Survives hot, dry landscapes, even in shade. Requires well-draining soil. Foliage has a woodsy-citrus scent that persist even after drying.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Fragrant.
- Tolerates shade.
- Adds winter interest.
- Low maintenance.
- Deer resistant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Southernwood get?
About 30-36" tall and 30" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Southernwood need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Southernwood need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Southernwood grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Southernwood deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Southernwood in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Southernwood wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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