Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Lovage
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Japanese Sedge
In German
Liebstöckel
japanische Segge
In French
livèche
Japanese carex
In Spanish
lovage
juncia japonesa
In Greek
λεβιστικό
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
lovage
Sedge japonês
In Polish
lubczyk
japoński turzyca
In Latin
ligusticum
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Levisticum Officinale and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Japanese Sedge
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Japanese Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.