Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Oregano maru, Lippia graveolens, Oregano tyttanthum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Open grasslands, Open scrub, Rocky 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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Partial Sun
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
As decorated salad, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Cold, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as an ointment
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
ORIGANUM heracleoticum
Common Name
Lovage
Greek Oregano
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
रामतुलसी
In German
Liebstöckel
Greek Oregano
In French
livèche
marjolaine sauvage
In Spanish
lovage
Greek Oregano
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Greek Oregano
In Portuguese
lovage
Orégano
In Polish
lubczyk
Lebiodka pospolita
In Latin
ligusticum
Greek Oregano
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Levisticum
Origanum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Greek Oregano
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Greek Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Greek Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Greek Oregano season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Greek Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Greek Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Levisticum Officinale and Greek Oregano Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Greek Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Greek Oregano height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Greek Oregano are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Greek Oregano flower color: White
- Greek Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Greek Oregano
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Greek Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Greek Oregano 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 Greek Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.