Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hyacinthoides flahaultiana, Hyacinthoides mauritanica, Hyacinthoides reverchonii
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Parks, wastelands, Waysides, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Blue, Pink, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
HYACINTHOIDES hispanica
Common Name
Lovage
Spanish Bluebell
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Bluebell plant
In German
Liebstöckel
Endymion Pflanze
In French
livèche
plante Bluebell
In Spanish
lovage
planta Bluebell
In Greek
λεβιστικό
φυτό Bluebell
In Portuguese
lovage
planta Bluebell
In Polish
lubczyk
Bluebell roślin
In Latin
ligusticum
Bluebell herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Levisticum
Hyacinthoides
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Scilloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Bluebell
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Bluebell is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Bluebell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluebell season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Bluebell is Loam while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebell is Acidic, Neutral.
Levisticum Officinale and Bluebell Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Bluebell physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bluebell height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Bluebell are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bluebell flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Blue Violet
- Bluebell leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Bluebell
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Bluebell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebell pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
