Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
llex aculeolata Nakai, Ilex affinis Gardner, Ilex amazonensis Edwin
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used for Landscaping, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
ILEX cornuta 'Carissa'
Common Name
Lovage
Carissa holly
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Carissa holly plant
In German
Liebstöckel
carissa holly Pflanze
In French
livèche
Карисса востраліста завод
In Spanish
lovage
Carissa planta de acebo
In Greek
λεβιστικό
φυτό Carissa πουρνάρια
In Portuguese
lovage
planta Carissa azevinho
In Polish
lubczyk
Carissa Holly roślin
In Latin
ligusticum
Carissa Holly herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Apiaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Carissa Holly
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Carissa Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Carissa Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carissa Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Carissa Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Levisticum Officinale and Carissa Holly Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Carissa Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Carissa Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Carissa Holly are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Carissa Holly flower color: White
- Carissa Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Carissa Holly
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Carissa Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa Holly pruning is done 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 Carissa Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.