Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
ditches, Lake margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Beetles
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
extracted oil, Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
brewing beer
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
Common Name
Lovage
Columbus Hops
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
साधारण राज़क
In German
Liebstöckel
Echter Hopfen
In French
livèche
Houblon
In Spanish
lovage
Humulus lupulus
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Columbus Hops
In Portuguese
lovage
Lúpulo
In Polish
lubczyk
Chmiel zwyczajny
In Latin
ligusticum
Columbus Hops
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Columbus Hops
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Columbus Hops is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Columbus Hops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral.
Levisticum Officinale and Columbus Hops Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Columbus Hops physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Columbus Hops are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
- Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Columbus Hops
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Columbus Hops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Columbus Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.