Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Lovage
Red Currant
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Red Currant
In German
Liebstöckel
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
livèche
Groseille
In Spanish
lovage
Grosella
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
lovage
Groselha
In Polish
lubczyk
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
ligusticum
red RIBES
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Red Currant
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Levisticum Officinale and Red Currant Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Red Currant are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Red Currant
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.