Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Canary Islands
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Frost, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
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
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
DRACAENA draco
Common Name
Lovage
Drag, Canary island dragon tree
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
ड्रैगन ट्री
In German
Liebstöckel
Drachenbaum
In French
livèche
dragonnier
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Δράκος Tree
In Portuguese
lovage
Dragoeiro
In Polish
lubczyk
smok Drzewo
In Latin
ligusticum
draco ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Levisticum
Dracaena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Dragon Tree
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Dragon Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Dragon Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dragon Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Dragon Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dragon Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Levisticum Officinale and Dragon Tree Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Dragon Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dragon Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Dragon Tree are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dragon Tree flower color: White
- Dragon Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Dragon Tree
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Dragon Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dragon Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dragon Tree needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.