Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Not Available
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Cosmetics, 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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Lovage
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
houseleek
In German
Liebstöckel
Hauswurz
In French
livèche
joubarbe
In Spanish
lovage
houseleek
In Greek
λεβιστικό
houseleek
In Portuguese
lovage
houseleek
In Polish
lubczyk
houseleek
In Latin
ligusticum
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Levisticum
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Houseleek
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Houseleek season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Levisticum Officinale and Houseleek Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Houseleek are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Houseleek
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.