Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Wildlife
Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
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
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Lovage
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Liebstöckel
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
livèche
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
lovage
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
lovage
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
lubczyk
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
ligusticum
Fiber opticus Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Apiaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Levisticum
Isolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Levisticum Officinale and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.