Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
pride pear,Triumph pear,jersey pear
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Hedge, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Aphids, Caterpillars, codling moth
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Shelterbelt, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
PYRUS communis 'Sugar'
Common Name
Lovage
Dessert Pear, Pear, Sugar Pear
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
Sugar pear
In German
Liebstöckel
Kultur-Birne
In French
livèche
Poirier commun
In Spanish
lovage
Pyrus communis
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Sugar pear
In Portuguese
lovage
Sugar pear
In Polish
lubczyk
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
ligusticum
Sugar pear
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Sugar Pear
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Sugar Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Sugar Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Sugar Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Pear is Neutral.
Levisticum Officinale and Sugar Pear Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Sugar Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugar Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Sugar Pear are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Pear flower color: White
- Sugar Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Sugar Pear
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Sugar Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Pear 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 Sugar Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.