Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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 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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Lovage
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Liebstöckel
Limonenbasilikum
In French
livèche
citron basilic
In Spanish
lovage
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
λεβιστικό
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
lovage
manjericão limão
In Polish
lubczyk
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
ligusticum
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Levisticum Officinale and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Lemon Basil
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
