Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
LEVISTICUM officinale
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Lovage
In Hindi
houseleek
Levisticum Officinale
In German
Hauswurz
Liebstöckel
In French
joubarbe
livèche
In Spanish
houseleek
lovage
In Greek
houseleek
λεβιστικό
In Portuguese
houseleek
lovage
In Polish
houseleek
lubczyk
In Latin
AMERIMNON
ligusticum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Levisticum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Houseleek and Levisticum Officinale
Season and care of Houseleek and Levisticum Officinale is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Levisticum Officinale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Levisticum Officinale is Loam while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Levisticum Officinale Physical Information
Houseleek and Levisticum Officinale physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Levisticum Officinale are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Houseleek and Levisticum Officinale
Care of Houseleek and Levisticum Officinale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.