Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Australia, South America
Types
Not Available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Lovage
Elderberry
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Elderberry
In German
Liebstöckel
Holunderbeere
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Elderberry
In Portuguese
lovage
Sabugueiro
In Polish
lubczyk
Bez czarny
In Latin
ligusticum
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Levisticum
Sambucus
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 Elderberry
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Levisticum Officinale and Elderberry Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Elderberry are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Elderberry
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.