Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
Lovage
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
Liebstöckel
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
livèche
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
lovage
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
lovage
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
lubczyk
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
ligusticum
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Levisticum
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Levisticum Officinale and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.