Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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, 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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
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
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Lovage
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Chionodoxa
In German
Liebstöckel
Chionodoxa
In French
livèche
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
lovage
Chionodoxa
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
lovage
Chionodoxa
In Polish
lubczyk
Chionodoxa
In Latin
ligusticum
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Levisticum
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Levisticum Officinale and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Chionodoxa
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.