Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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 or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
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
Hydrangea
Common Name
Lovage
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Hydrangea
In German
Liebstöckel
Hortensie
In French
livèche
Hortensia
In Spanish
lovage
Hortensia
In Greek
λεβιστικό
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
lovage
Hortênsia
In Polish
lubczyk
Hortensja
In Latin
ligusticum
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Levisticum
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Hydrangea
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Levisticum Officinale and Hydrangea Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Hydrangea are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Hydrangea
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.